Birding

Knowing a bird's silhouette is the first step in identifying a species correctly. Bird watching is a fun and interesting hobby that can be done anywhere there are birds. It can be done with the...

In northern climates, the arrival of the first spring robin is met with considerable excitement. After wintering in milder climates in the southern states, the American Robin begins his journey...

The Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers are two of the most common woodpeckers in all of North America. As it happens, they also look exactly alike and distinguishing between the two takes a little practice.

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 Clark's Nutcracker is a large songbird found in the mountains of western North America. You can identify the Clark's Nutcracker by its loud, grating call and by its general appearance.

The Limpkin is a beautiful and distinctive water bird that you can find foraging at the water's edge. To spot a Limpkin, you need to know what to look and listen for. Follow these simple steps to...

Also known as the Texas bird-of-paradise, the scissor-tail fly catcher is often spotted sitting on a fence. Another common name for this bird is the swallow-tailed fly catcher. Nesting as far...

Goshawks, more specifically, the Northern Goshawk are large and powerful birds. These birds can be difficult to identify however, as they look similar to many other hawks and raptors. But if you...

If you heard the peep of an osprey before you saw one, you would be surprised by the size of the bird behind the cute little voice. This large raptor, classified in the same family as eagles and...

There are about 9 types of wren in North America. These birds usually are secretive, nesting in holes, trees or birdhouses. Their short down-turned bills make them excellent insect-catchers....

Kites are raptors with long wings that spend a great deal of time soaring. They are such graceful fliers that paper kites made by man were named after them. Grab your binoculars and get ready to...