Northern cardinals: known in part for their aggression during breeding season, and loved by many regardless. The male has distinctive red plumage and a notable crest. The female is less
Blue jays are a birdwatcher’s joy, often topping their list of desired sightings. Although similar in appearance to other blue-colored jays like the Steller’s, Pinyon and Mexican jay, blue jays
Despite its unassuming size, the American goldfinch is unique. There are two other species of goldfinch, the Lesser goldfinch and the Lawrence’s goldfinch, but the American goldfinch has distinctive traits
What is tiny, incredibly intricate, and often overlooked? You might think of snowflakes, microscopic plankton or spider webs. Actually, the answer here lies in the nest of a hummingbird. These
Sweet and lively, the Black-capped Chickadee is a favorite amongst birders. There are seven known species of chickadee in North America; the Black-capped, Boreal, Carolina, Chestnut-backed, Gray-headed, Mountain and the
In North America, four species of nuthatches can be found: the white-breasted, the red-breasted, the pygmy and the brown-headed nuthatch. Nuthatches have a ‘work smarter, not harder’ attitude when it
The Baltimore Oriole is a highly loved and easily recognized bird. It spends most of its year in the Northeast U.S. and migrates south to Central and South America for
The Tufted Titmouse. Is it a tit (the bird, just to be clear)? Is it a mouse? Well, neither. It is a small passerine bird, related to the chickadee family.
In early spring, just as the sun starts to warm the land and green sprouts poke through the cold earth, American Tree Swallows migrate north from wintering in the south.
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