It was the bobbing action on the rocks that drew my attention to the bird.  This was a family vacation and I had led...

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of our more elaborate and storied bird names. Besides timberdoodles and whiskey jacks, I also...

Keep your eyes peeled for all kinds of migrants, even Manta Rays! Spring in the northern hemisphere is the time that the swallows come...

The overall perception by birders and naturalists is that a visit to the rainforest of South America will yield a long bird list, and...

It is spring! We in the northeastern United States are desperately awaiting the flood of migrant passerines that we are sure should be here...

I wonder how many of you enjoyed this weekend as much as I did. Was the joy a natural result of a delicious Easter...

What are the world’s most distinctive birds? That question could be answered in several ways, but a new paper released this month — Global...

On Monday the weather changed. It is that time of year when everything changes. Our migratory shorebirds have mostly departed for their northern hemisphere...