The California Quail (Callipepla californica) is the California state bird, inhabiting scrub, broken chaparral and woodland edges primarily in California, Oregon, Washington and Baja California.  They are...

Cliff Swallows (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) nest in large colonies that may contain as many as 3,500 active gourd-shaped mud nests. They are currently heading south...

There are quite a few species of duck that nest in cavities. Most people are familiar with Wood Ducks nesting in tree cavities but...

The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a huge bird!  With an 8 to 9 1/2 foot wingspan and weighing in at up to...

Western Grebes (Aechmophorus occidentalis) and Clark’s Grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) are probably best known for their elaborate courtship displays.  These ceremonies are some of the most complex...

I don’t know how many of you ever raised chickens but the old joke went something like this.   Question: “Hey, do you know what that...

Yellow-headed Blackbirds (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) are robin-sized blackbirds found in prairie and mountain meadow wetlands of the western and central United States and Canada.  They...

Hey guys, how would you like to be chased by up to ten females, all seeking to mate with you? If this sounds good...