The BBC today reports about a Manx Shearwater, a pelagic bird, that is believed to be the oldest wild bird in the United Kingdom:...

Many birds, especially those higher up on the food chain, are fiercely territorial. When a bird of a different species intrudes on contested ground,...

The Eastern Bluebird is the New York State Bird, but you’d be hard pressed to spot one here in the five boroughs. Once common,...

The highlight of spring migration is without a doubt the return to northern climes of dazzlingly-colored warblers, flycatchers, and tanagers. These thrilling little critters...

The most precious member of the Core Team is finally home where he belongs! Thanks to his robust growth and uncommon cuteness, Mason was...

When searching for Bald Eagles, most people find it difficult to get excited about ducks. Nonetheless, as we trekked Croton Point Park on Sunday,...

Seeing a Bald Eagle is a thrill. No matter who you are, the sight of one of these majestic raptors at rest, white crown...

The Winter 2004 issue of Birdscope, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology newsletter, highlights some fascinating facts about the Cedar Waxwing. This attractive avian is...