The woodpecker is an intriguing and diverse group of avian species, with a global distribution spanning over 200 varieties found across the world, except in Australia, New Zealand, and Madag… Read More

 I have written about how I kept the wild Mullein in the garden because the birds and bees like it. It was interesting to hear from several readers about Mullein in their gardens. I gue… Read More

Carol Quantock’s recent talk (to my local Humanist group) was for the birds — or, rather, “For the Birder: Identification, Observation, and Protection.” She’… Read More

I have a Downy Woodpecker working diligently a few trees in my yard. He makes a perfectly space set of holes on the bark on the tree is the closest to the house. After he is done with his da… Read More

 Swamp Sparrow, giving me a good lookI have always wanted to experience a warbler fallout, when multiple species of migrating warblers land to forage together before moving on to wherev… Read More

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Birds are also known as Ave’s or avian dinosaurs and are placed under the group of endothermic vertebrates, characterized by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled… Read More

If someone asks you what is the name of the animal with two wings, two legs, a beak or bill, and feathers?  You guessed it right, of course, it is a bird. As of now, a total of 10,000 s… Read More

Photo: Inge Curtis “… suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, &ldquo… Read More

Are you interested in knowing about different kinds of birds? Do their voice, colors, and patterns intrigue you? If yes, then this is the perfect place for you. We have curated a list of bir… Read More

Belonging to the family of Picidae, woodpeckers are one of the most amazing types of bird species. Commonly found perching on tree trunks or chiseling wood in search of their favorite foods… Read More

Every city is unique and has different activities and places to visit. These activities, historical landmarks, museums, and parks are tourist attractions that bring people to visit more ofte… Read More

I filled the feedersand no sooner had I turned my backupon them thatthe downy woodpeckerlanded upon onewith me not being more thana couple of feet away,not yet even off the mulchthat su… Read More

Our backyard is typically very active with birds, especially juncos this time of year. There are plenty of feeders and spilled seed to keep everyone happy. Mid-morning today, Claire exci… Read More

Photo: Inge Curtis Downies are the smallest and cutest of eight species of ‘peckers in south-east Virginia. Inge captured this picture of a male downy at a food bank. It hammered su… Read More

I was amazed today when I went into My eBird to upload audio from some Downy Woodpecker fledglings and a singing Warbling Vireo.Today is day two thousand of a checklist every consecutive day… Read More

 A sleepy mama Downy Woodpeckerpeeks out of her nest hole at Yankee Hill LockYesterday, area educator and extraordinary birder, George Steel, and I attempted a "Century Run".That is, we… Read More

Hello, friends. Long time lurker, first time poster, love the community here. So this is probably going to seem a very odd query, but hear me out. I'm a wildlife rehabber and bird bander (ak… Read More

During a walk at Oschmann Forest Conservation Area, I spotted some White-breasted Nuthatches and a Downy Woodpecker. This is quite a nice forest to walk in, as it is a working maple syr… Read More

Little Foxy was one of my favorite projects this year! It all started with a friend enquiring me to draw a special art print for the birth of a friends’ daughter, and it involved exte… Read More

Savannah SparrowI woke up this morning....very early...with the idea of walking way back in the fields.Feeding a chickIt was still too dark, but as soon as it was light enough to see the bir… Read More

Photo: Dušan veverkolog (Unsplash, CC) At dawn in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley I had my first and only glimpse of a pack of wild grey wolves, but they always loomed large in im… Read More

There are many spectacular bird photos and videos out there on this website, but this time, there’s a special treat in this niche. Bird photographer Jocelyn Anderson has a special way… Read More

We've been blessed for a week now with unseasonably warm temperatures. Just wonderful for walking outside and doing more chores like gathering kindling and window washing. Here is a look int… Read More

 Summer is not my favorite time of the year to walk in the woods. I try to get out before it gets too hot and those vicious biting flies get too aggressive. There's a certain time… Read More

 The Fall Foliage is still a week away from my area so I drove 30 minutes east to the Raymond Marsh portion of the Airline Trail  which was built in the 1870's and once used to tra… Read More

December is a busy time, people have to start holiday shopping, students are finishing assignments and doing exams, employees are trying to meet and of year targets, and animals are try… Read More