One of the most interesting aspects of knowing one’s avifauna is being able to recognize birds that don’t belong. Case in point, I received...
Happy Belated Swallows Day! On March 24, San Juan Capistrano celebrated the annual Fiesta de las Golondrinas or Festival of the Swallows. Timed to...
The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is the familiar goose of parks and golf courses. In the spring and fall the loud honking of V-shaped...
Mallards, though common, are often overlooked. Many birders consider them a “trash” bird, that is, one that is so common that they are hardly...
Welcome to the first feeder watch! Where birds get free food and you get pictures of them getting it. The first featured feeder is...
I have a coworker named Andrea who has never seen a bluebird. Granted, she is not a hardcore birder, but bluebirds are not uncommon....
(The alternate title for this post is “The Plover Pronunciation Poll Revisited.”) Often, the answer to one question leads to several more questions. Once...
Many a lifelong birder picked up his or her first field guide because of raptors. Bird of prey like eagles, hawks, and owls inspire...
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