May 04 2023
A soft, wistful coo drifts across the backyard just after sunrise. A moment later, a slender gray-brown bird settles onto a fence, its long tail tapering behind it. When it suddenly takes flight, its wings produce a surprising whistle that seems almost too loud for such a gentle-looking bird. This familiar visitor is the Mourning …
May 04 2023
A flash of orange against a backyard tree, fence post, or woodland trail can make an unfamiliar bird surprisingly memorable. But an orange chest alone does not always reveal its identity. American Robins, bluebirds, orioles, grosbeaks, thrushes, and several smaller songbirds can all display shades ranging from pale peach and cinnamon to brilliant pumpkin orange. …
May 04 2023
What Bird Eggs Are Blue? A small blue egg in a backyard nest can immediately raise an intriguing question: What kind of bird laid it? American Robins are famous for their unmistakable blue eggs, but they are far from the only birds that produce them. Bluebirds, Gray Catbirds, House Finches, Blue Jays, Northern Mockingbirds, and …
