by Alex Forsythe Baltimore Orioles, with their bright plumage and beautiful song, are favorites among backyard birders. John James Audubon studied and wrote about the Oriole extensively. He wrote: “Much might the traveller find to occupy his mind, and lead him into speculations regarding the past, the present, and...
by Alex Forsythe This golden bird has the Midas touch! It has won the Pulitzer Prize, it was the muse of Rembrandt’s protoge, it defeats brood parasites with nothing more than a healthy diet, and it can build an indoor pool! The American Goldfinch and its less colorful namesake...
by Alex Forsythe Are you right- or left-handed? Are you right-handed when you write, but left-handed when you perform other tasks? How about your vision? Are you right- or left-eyed? American Tree Sparrows have a preference when watching for predators: they use their left eye. Researchers from the Department...
by Alexandra Forsythe The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal in the world, capable of traveling up to 200 mph in a “stoop” or dive. Their primary food source is birds, and they have been documented preying on over 450 species of birds in North America, including Sandhill Cranes,...
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...
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