Category: Birdwatching

Florida’s Most Beautiful Backyard Birds: A Photo Guide

Florida is home to a diverse array of backyard birds, each with their own unique colors, songs, and behaviors. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, this photo guide will introduce you to some of the most stunning and fascinating birds that call Florida home. From the vibrant Painted Bunting to the majestic …

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The Ultimate Guide to Identifying Sandpiper Birds

Sandpiper birds are a diverse group of shorebirds found all over the world. With their long, thin beaks and distinctive calls, they are fascinating creatures to observe. In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of sandpipers, their physical characteristics, and how to identify them in the wild. Physical Characteristics of Sandpipers Sandpipers are known …

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The Evening Grosbeak: A Birding Enthusiast’s Ultimate Guide to Identification and Behavior

As a birding enthusiast, I have always been fascinated by the diverse species of birds that exist in the world. One bird that has particularly caught my attention is the Evening Grosbeak. With their striking colors and unique physical characteristics, they are truly a sight to behold. In this ultimate guide, I will take you …

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A Guide to Identifying Birds with Red Heads in Your Backyard

If you’re a bird lover, you may have noticed some feathered friends with striking red heads. These birds come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can be found in different regions around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or just starting out, learning about these birds with red heads can be a …

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The American Kestrel: A Fascinating Bird of Prey

Discover the beauty and power of the American kestrel, a small but mighty bird of prey. Learn about their habitat, behavior, and conservation efforts in this informative article.

The Spotted Owl & Family

There are two families or subfamilies of owls, depending on the authority. In either case, there are the “true” owls with nearly all the species, and then all alone in the other category is the Barn Owl, a distinctive-looking animal. There are several genera in the so-called true owls. In this article, I will discuss …

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The Common Sparrow

Are sparrows really common? Sparrows are in the family of small passerine birds. Passerine birds are perching birds and songbirds. They include more than half of the world’s bird species. A house sparrow is a bird in the sparrow family that is found in most parts of the world. It is a small bird with …

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The Northern Oriole

The Northern Oriole is better known to most people as the Baltimore Oriole, especially, no doubt, in Maryland, where it is the state bird and provides the name for the baseball team. Authorities have differed on whether it is the same species as the more western Bullock’s Oriole. The high point of unifying the two …

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Bird Beaks Help With Natural Food Choices

When you have time to watch the different birds in your area, think about how different the beaks are from bird to bird. From a hawk or an eagle, to a robin or a wren, the sizes and shapes of the beaks are so varied. What about the beaks of the humming birds or the …

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Green Jays

The Green Jay belongs to a very distinctive family of perching birds. The family of the jays, magpies, and crows, the Corvidae, is widespread. They are generally large, often noisy, and intelligent, especially in their ability to obtain and store food. The Green Jay is green on its body and tail with yellow sides and …

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