The morning of the Bird-A-Thon dawned bright and…foggy.
Birds
Chickadees: The Antidote of Fear
“Young Chickadees are such cunning little creatures that the temptation to fondle them is sometimes irresistible.”
The Mighty Red-Tail
“Any furred, feathered, or scaled creature that is smaller than a groundhog and turns its back on a meal-minded Red-tailed Hawk might safely be said to be courting a shortcut toward the cosmic.” – Pete Dunne
Robin Sings at Dawn
It sings with power, like a bird of great faith that sees the bright future through the dark present. They are sounds to make a dying man live.
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds: interesting facts that really are interesting, the story of Anna and Allen, and an embrace of international Americanism.
The Scrub-Jay: In Defense of the Blue Squawker
A lot of people claim to not like jays. Today, I defend the blue squawker.
Ten Backyard Bird Calls
We’ve covered the backyard bird songs. But birds have other vocalizations beyond the spring songs. Here’s what to listen for all year round.
The Titmouse
Perky crest, squeaky voice, backyard abundance: we turn our overdue attention to “the voice and soul of the oaks”: the titmouse.