Category: Birds - Page 266

Birds

British Bird Trivia

September 23, 2004 by Mike No Comments

Whether you’re an enthusiast or not, you’re probably aware of the fact that birders can sometimes seem a bit extreme about their avian observation...

Birds

Rhea-l Surprise

August 31, 2004 by Mike 1 Comment

What would you do if a four-foot tall bird strolled into your quiet, suburban backyard? It seems a moot point for most of us,...

Birds

Kirtland’s Blazing Back

August 6, 2004 by Mike No Comments

The Kirtland’s Warbler (Dendroica kirtlandii)Â is one of the rarest of all the wood warblers. The population of this little gem is restricted mostly...

Birds

Say Hello to the Serendib Scops Owl

July 12, 2004 by Mike 1 Comment

We are losing species of birds, along with every other type of living creature, at a rate unprecedented in history. Dr. Stuart Pimm, world-renowned...

Birds

Flight Of The Ancient Mariner

July 2, 2004 by Mike No Comments

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

Birds, Terminology

Mobbing Mentality

June 28, 2004 by Mike No Comments

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

Birds

Bringing The Bluebird Back

May 10, 2004 by Mike No Comments

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,...

Birds, Terminology

Passion For Passerines

May 7, 2004 by Mike No Comments

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...

Load more posts

Page 266 of 268« First...10 20 30 «265266267 268 »