November is the season for a suite of visitors I call the open-country birds. This is a diverse group of species connected not by taxonomy or point...

bird

Can you believe it is November already? And it is dark at 5 p.m.? The latter certainly does not affect birds as it is unlikely that they know what...

bird

Feeding birds is a great way to draw birds close to your house, at least in theory. I add that last phrase because several observers have commented...

One of my favorite sights of the fall is about to occur. I have not yet heard reports of snow buntings, but they will be here soon. These buffy...

egrets

Everywhere I go, the post office, the grocery stores, exercise center I am asked the same question. When should I start feeding the birds? There is...

Peregrine Falcon

Hooked-shaped wanderer is the exact translation of the Latin name for falco peregrinus, the peregrine falcon. The hook shape refers to the falcon’s...

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