by Alexandra Forsythe I love this photo, mostly because of the memories and emotions that accompany it. This little Chestnut-sided was one of the happiest birds I’ve encountered. It was early morning and I had just finished my chores. I decided to celebrate and reward myself with a quick...
by Alexandra Forsythe Want to start a stampede? Turn toward a crowd of birders and yell, “Kirtland’s Warbler!” The Kirtland’s is one of the most sought-after birds, especially in the springtime when a variety of warblers travel through Indiana, dressed in their most colorful finery, on the way to...
by Alexandra Forsythe “You Yellow-bellied Sapsucker!” Compliment or insult? Yosemite Sam used the term “Yellow-bellied Sapsucker” to describe Bugs Bunny, and judging from the results of my research, that was a big insult! The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was once thought to be a blight and an enemy of humans. I...
by Alexandra Forsythe The Pied-billed Grebe: a small, chunky waterfowl that behaves like an alligator and has almost as many feathers inside its body as outside! Behaving like an alligator and dining on its own feathers are both means of protection. When startled, the Grebe often submerges, leaving only...
by Alexandra Forsythe As I write this, it is 17 degrees Fahrenheit outside. The eggs that my chickens and ducks laid in their heated coops are near the freezing point. Can you imagine a songbird trying to incubate an egg in such frigid temperatures? Imagine no more! Meet the...
Copyright © 2025 Indiana Audubon