Another weekend, another opportunity to add to your knowledge and enjoyment of the natural world around you. How did that work out for you...

The Black Swan-Cygnus atratus is the world’s only mostly black swan and is generally associated with lakes. They are extremely numerous in the south...

So, winter is very nearly upon us, and no, I never did find a Yellow-headed Blackbird. It has snowed in Montana, it has snowed...

In case you were wondering, it’s difficult to type when your hands are clenched in the shape of a man’s neck.   Check out...

Imagine waking up to this sunrise and then encountering a megararity… that’s how Sharon rolls in the Rio Grande Valley When frost is on...

Grey Hypocolius is a Holy Grail of Middle Eastern birding. Not because it is rare – it isn’t, just widely scattered and ill-numbered. Or...

I love the Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival. I love birding the area and I love the people–it’s a fantastic combination of crazy birds...

I’ve stated in the past that I thought that the Pukeko, or Purple Swamphen, is New Zealand’s most iconic bird after the kiwi. On...