Birding

The California Thrasher gets its name because it lives only in the state of California. The California Thrasher is also the largest thrasher. Here's how to spot this California songbird.

The American Pipit is a small songbird that belongs to the family Motacillidae. This bird is common and widespread throughout North America. Follow these steps to spot one.

The Brown ****y is a large tropical seabird that is distinctive looking and easily spotted. Here's how to identify the Brown ****y.

Birds build nests to keep their eggs warm and dry. They also camouflage their homes to hide them from predators. Whether you're an avid birder or just out for the occasional nature hike, you may...

You think you are all alone one summer day, enjoying a walk near a marsh, when you are startled by a loud noise as you move forward through the wet grass. You spot a brown and white bird overhead...

If you have ever been digging for clams in a marsh, crabbing in a bay or taking a leisurely swim in a local lake or pond, then maybe you have seen a Sandpiper. These birds are common and...

Who is that little bird spiraling up the tree trunk outside? It might just be a songbird called the brown creeper, who creeps up trees in a circular fashion like a woodpecker, foraging for insects...

Pelicans are large sea birds with a big body and short legs, but their most unusual feature is there expandable bill which they use for fishing. Coastal areas of the United States and even not so...

The Wren habitats wooded and marshy areas all over the world. Because the little bird usually enjoys nesting near people, it is a very visible bird and easy to spot. Enjoy the Wren singing its...

To spot a bank swallow, the best place to search is along the banks of rivers, streams, lakes and oceans, where they nest in colonies of 10 to 2,000 nests. You also may spot them in flocks flying...