Month: January 2013 - Page 6

Birds

The Predominately Western, Golden-crowned Sparrow

January 16, 2013 by Larry 7 Comments

At first glance you might not recognize this bird as a Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla). It is an immature bird with an indistinct yellowish...

Birding

A Look Back at 2012

by Duncan 1 Comment

Back in January of last year I said in my list for the year that I’d be happy if I hit 300 birds in...

News

Poor Nesting Success for Wading Birds in South Florida

by Corey 2 Comments

In 2012, for the third straight year, wading birds in south Florida had poor nesting success. Only 26,395 nests were started in 2012, a...

Birding

The Birding Rally Challenge Peru 2012

January 15, 2013 by James 4 Comments

What if there was an international multi-day Birding competition? What if there was an event that truly captured the rigors and fast-paced nature of...

Birding

Bird-Eating Fish

by Greg 3 Comments

Usually, it’s “Bird eating fish” but here we have a case of a “Bird-eating fish.” The Wels Catfish, Silurus glanis, is the second largest...

Birds

White-throated Dipper in Switzerland

January 14, 2013 by a Guest 4 Comments

Francois Portmann is a professional photographer with an impressive portfolio. Though originally from Switzerland he now makes New York City his home where I...