Brown Thrasher

Every time I see a Brown Thrasher, they seem to be running somewhere. They scurry around, find something to eat, … More

Mississippi Kites

While driving to my mom’s, I spotted a Mississippi Kite flying over a field. When I stopped my car to … More

It’s amazing to me to watch birds flying through bushes. They must have tremendous visual perception. I watched a pair … More

While birding in my backyard, I spotted 2 rare visitors: a Red-eyed Vireo and Great Crested Flycatcher. Since I haven’t … More

The Common Gallinule used to be known as the Common Moorhen. There were at least 3 Commons floating in the … More

I always hope to spot a Purple Gallinule when I go to Meaher State Park, but it doesn’t usually happen. … More

Almost everyday I can spot most of these birds in my backyard. The sparrows arrive in the winter and leave … More

A family of House Finch have been flying around my yard the past couple of days. They must have nested … More

The Tufted Titmouse’s name derives from the Old English words “tit” and “mase,” basically meaning “small bird.” The word “mase” … More

Woodpeckers are some of my favorite birds. They are very distinctive and easy to identify. They are fun to watch … More