Common Loons are powerful, agile divers that catch small fish in fast underwater chases. Adults in non-breeding plumage are brownish … More
Category: Birds
Great Blue Heron
Despite their impressive size, Great Blue Herons weigh only 5 to 6 pounds thanks in part to their hollow bones—a … More
Scaly-breasted Munia
Native to southern Asia, this small waxbill is a popular cagebird. Escapees from captivity have established wild populations in several … More
Eastern Bluebird
Another family of Eastern Bluebirds are nesting in my box. I’ve had this Bluebird box for at least 10 years. … More
The Egg Came First?
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawks are one of our most distinctively marked common hawks, with barred reddish-peachy underparts and a strongly banded tail. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-shouldered_Hawk/overview
Northern Cardinal
An interesting cardinal bird fact—the male’s bold red coloration is thought to help attract mates. The brightness of plumage is related to … More
Birds in the Yard
Attracting Birds https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/Wildlife/Attracting-Birds
Purple Finch
Males suffused with raspberry red, especially on head and breast. Compared to House Finch, males lack distinct streaks on sides … More
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Medium-sized woodpecker that is not well named; rarely is the slight red wash on the belly visible! Instead, note the … More
IN MY VIEWFINDER 
You must be logged in to post a comment.