OK…some birds have great appeal…and some birds don’t. Being December, I feel a bit compelled to feature a bird with a certain amount of “appeal” to close out this birding year. A bird with “appeal” that can be found in our state, and a bird that can be found...
As a “Birder” I enjoy seeing and observing birds. However, over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that most birds have no particular desire or interest in being seen or observed by me. Most birds stay low key and well out of view. Staying low key and well...
Ask any group of folks what their favorite bird is and many will undoubtedly say, “Cardinal” or “Red Bird”. Of course, this is if you ask any…”group of folks”. I’m almost ashamed to say that for “Birders”, (myself included), we generally don’t get overly excited about the cardinal. That’s...
While standing on extremely long, thin, pink legs and sporting an elongated delicate-looking bill, this month’s bird appears to be the epitome of elegance and refinement. This month’s Bird of the Month is the aptly-named Black-necked Stilt. “Delicate”… “Elegant”… “Refined”…that is, while they’re undisturbed. But, when disturbed near their...
Author: Douglas “Birdman” Gray People tend to be marveled by birds on varied levels! It’s easy to find poems penned about birds, songs sung regarding birds, paintings drawn of birds, and photographs taken of birds; as we try to capture their essence and wonder. These avian creatures have the...
This month’s bird is one of our most familiar and recognizable birds. Most familiar and recognized because it’s one of our loudest and most colorful birds. Its identification is unmistakable by sound and appearance. (Although not very well known as a “mimic”, this week’s bird does indeed have the...
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