Category: Bird of the Month
Pigeons Not So Common
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By Linda Hunt We each may have a unique bird species that got us interested in all birds. For me, it was Rock Pigeons. These birds launched my fascination in […]
Cooper’s Hawk
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By Darcy Thomas A flock of waxwings dart from their restive perches chased by an agile hunter of the sky. Within minutes they return, but their rest is brief. The […]
Charming Black-capped Chickadees
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By Linda Hunt Black-capped Chickadees delight me with their bright voices and dapper black-and-white heads. They have an energetic presence. Aldo Leopold said of the chickadee: “Everyone laughs at so […]
Barrow’s Goldeneye – The Quiet Bird
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By Darcy Thomas As other ducks boisterously announce their presence quacking, whistling, and peeping in the small, forested lakes and ponds of northwestern United States, Canada, and Iceland, the handsome […]
Brown Creeper
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By Beth Gardner I must admit, the Brown Creeper is one of my favorite birds. What is it about this little drab bird? Is it the humorous behavior? Is it […]
Baird’s Sandpiper – The Elegant Peep
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by Darcy Thomas Although identifying shorebirds can be challenging, I promise you it is not impossible to learn. If you are new to shorebirds one technique to help you begin […]