Aug 28
The California Condor is probably the most endangered bird in all of North America. There were only a couple dozen birds a few years ago. Many attempts have been made to bring them back from the brink of extinction. This largest American bird (along with its South American cousin, the Andean Condor) has been declining …
Aug 01
The sun is shining brightly over the edge of the woods and over large patches of weeds. There is a beautiful song toWEE toWEE toWEEto tweer tweer tweer, and then, as you approach, comes a frighened ti ti ti ti ti di di di, as a burst of yellow joins the sunlight in the sky. This is the American …
Jul 04
Did you know this majestic bird can be found in every state except Hawaii? So, unless you live in Hawaii, you have an American Bald Eagle sighting near you! Seeing one of these amazing birds in flight is unforgettable and something I recommend trying to see for anyone, let alone a bird watcher. Bald Eagles …
Jun 28
The male Indigo Bunting in the breeding season is a brilliant blue. Indigo refers to the dark, purplish blue of a plant once grown in some of the southeastern states, especially South Carolina, or the dye of the same name. The natural dye was the original coloring for blue jeans (now synthetic). The Indigo Bunting …
May 15
Purple Martins are members of the swallow family. They are almost 8 inches long and have a wingspan of just over 15 inches across. Of course the species of birds got their name from the beautiful color of the males. The males have a deep purple bluish color on their feathers and their feathers seem …
May 05
The Eastern Bluebird is a small thrush. Smaller than the Robin with fairly long wings and short legs. Their bills are short and straight. The blue color is what makes them catch the eye, but they are fast and blend well with brush and foliage because of their brownish underneath feathers. The male birds of …
Mar 12
The other day another teacher and I were talking about robins. My friend is from Alabama. I said to her, “Well, up here, when we see a robin, we know spring is not far behind.” In reply, Gail said, “Come on, Robins!” There have been some years when the robins have not left this part …
