April showers, I’m sure you’ve heard, bring May flowers. They also bring spring migrants, as beautiful and colorful as the first blossoms of the...

In February of 2013, I wrote a piece outlining my thoughts on which exotic bird species should be added to the American Bird Association...

Another product has been invented that could supposedly cut down on the number of wild birds killed by domestic cats. Created by Nancy Brennan,...

The Ancient Lake Junin has its own flightless grebe, rail, and frog. It is big and highly variable when it comes to accessing bird...

This is around the time of year I expect to start seeing the Calliope Hummingbird (Selasphorus calliope) at my feeders. Click on photos for full sized images....

Last weekend I finally caved and bought a new laptop to replace the one that swan-dived off my bed last November. My desktop simply...

California is big. Not just the state itself, which covers over 150,000 square miles, but also its parks, natural areas, and, as I was soon...

Last month woodpeckers, this month penguins.  Some are cute, some are dignified (and royal!). None fly, most are curious and social, which probably contributes...