The Common Gallinule used to be known as the Common Moorhen. There were at least 3 Commons floating in the … More
Category: Birds
Purple Gallinule
I always hope to spot a Purple Gallinule when I go to Meaher State Park, but it doesn’t usually happen. … More
Birds in the Yard
Almost everyday I can spot most of these birds in my backyard. The sparrows arrive in the winter and leave … More
House Finch on Feeder
A family of House Finch have been flying around my yard the past couple of days. They must have nested … More
Tufted Titmouse
The Tufted Titmouse’s name derives from the Old English words “tit” and “mase,” basically meaning “small bird.” The word “mase” … More
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Woodpeckers are some of my favorite birds. They are very distinctive and easy to identify. They are fun to watch … More
Cattle Egret at the DI Airport
In 2023, ornithologists split Cattle Egret into two species: Western Cattle-Egret and Eastern Cattle-Egret. Western-Cattle Egret occurs in Africa, western … More
Birds Approve of the Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project
Mobile County is constructing breakwaters along the Dauphin Island Causeway as you drive up to the bridge. They are designed … More
Possible Heronry on Dauphin Island
While on a new boardwalk on Dauphin Island, I noticed a couple looking up into the trees and hearing a … More
Blue Jay Take Out
Blue jays store food: Blue jays will cache or hide acorns during the winter.At one time, they can hold 2-3 acorns … More
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