Birding

The great blue heron is the largest heron found in North America, with some standing almost 5 feet tall. It can be found wherever there is water to provide a place to hunt for food. A bluish-gray...

Learn how to identify the Black-throated Blue Warbler by its distinctive bird song & calls in this free online video tutorial on birding by ear.

The Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher is a common and widespread bird in North America. The Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher is the northernmost species of gnatcatchers and the only one that's migratory. Learn how to...

Steller's Jays are one of the only two crested Jays living in North America. Identify these songbirds by the presence of their crests and by their distinctive blue coloration.

The Blue-Footed ****y is a large seabird that is easily identified by its bright blue feet and legs. If you want to know what else to look for when trying to spot a Blue-Footed ****y, here's what...

Add interest to your garden by attracting wildlife. Birds can bring peace and tranquility and dynamic life to your garden. Provide the basic necessities for any bird, and it will make your garden...

Blue jays are considered by some as a nuisance due to their annoying bird call and their territorial instincts, which causes them to run off other birds and sometimes even small pets. Others,...

Great blue herons are part of the Ciconiiformes order and the family of butterns, herons and egrets. Sometimes mistaken for a crane, the great blue heron can live 15 years, but most do not make it...

"Wait!" you say, "blue jays may be pretty, but they are also loud, querulous, chase other birds away and even eat the eggs and young of other species." Still, if you are a blue jay advocate,...