Taking the Plunge

This Brown Pelican dove into the water, caught a fish, and then took off to find some more dinner.

Eastern Towhee

While enjoying a nature walk sponsored by the Weeks Bay Reserve, we spotted an Eastern Towhee. This is a male. … More

Weeks Bay Reserve sponsored a guided nature walk to see a new property that is now open to birders. It … More

My yard is one of the best places to go birding. I can sit in one place and see a … More

Brown Pelicans dive for their fish. I found it interesting that they would dive and spin around to capture the … More

The colorful birds that visit my backyard are fun to watch and photograph. I can sit for hours just watching … More

Stedman’s Landing is a good spot to watch birds on Mobile Bay. There is a boardwalk that leads to a … More

Great Blue Herons ruffle their feathers for various reasons: align plumage, regulate body temperature, remove water and debris, or territorial … More

While standing on the boardwalk overlook at Stedman’s Landing, I watched as Laughing Gulls tried to steal the fish from … More

Flamingos are not born pink. The pink coloration comes from the foods they eat: shrimp, mollusks, invertebrates, insects, and algae. … More