Pine Warbler

The Pine Warbler is the only warbler that eats large quantities of seeds, primarily those of pines. This seed-eating ability … More

Blue Jay

The Blue Jay frequently mimics the calls of hawks, especially the Red-shouldered Hawk. These calls may provide information to other … More

This Yellow-rumped Warbler is one of many wintering in my back yard. They enjoy taking a bath in the spring … More

A perennial favorite among people, the Northern Cardinal is the state bird of seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, … More

Carolina Wren adults live in pairs all year, and they may ‘duet’ at any season, with the female giving a … More

Adult males are rosy red around the face and upper breast, with streaky brown back, belly and tail. In flight, … More

White-throated Sparrows are brown above and gray below with a striking head pattern. The black-and-white-striped head is augmented by a … More

The Hermit Thrush is rich brown on the head and back, with a distinctly warm, reddish tail. The underparts are … More

The most common interpretation of a cardinal is a message from a departed loved one. Whenever you see one, it signifies … More

Look for Gray Catbirds in dense tangles of shrubs, small trees, and vines, along forest edges, streamside thickets, old fields, … More