There really isn’t much to say about the Mottled Duck. It is one of several species in the Mallard-complex of ducks, along with American...

Phenology is a vital science. Among other things, it has provided some of the earliest and most compelling evidence for global warming. It also...

If you know only a little bit about Charles Darwin, you know that he figured out Evolution via his study of the finches (and...

Beware the Ides of February! Schools across the United States are closing for Mid-Winter Break, which means the nation will be abuzz with energetic...

On Sunday, the same day that I enjoyed a bunch of winter birds in Sullivan County and Ulster County, I also had a chance...

The Green-winged Teal (Anas crecca carolinensis) is North America’s smallest dabbling duck and taken by hunters second only to the Mallard. Click on photos...

Yesterday, Corey posted that winter had finally gotten to New York, and he went on to show off with a series of mouth-watering winter...

It is finally winter in New York!  This year it was only a couple of months late – not that I am complaining. But,...