It’s not often that Barnacle Geese show up in Pennsylvania, in fact there have been less than 20 instances of this beautiful goose in the … Read More
Rufous Hummingbird – Kent County, Delaware
Just as the last Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are beginning to make their way south for the winter, Rufous Hummingbirds and other rare western hummingbirds are beginning to show … Read More
Hawk Migration Up-Close and Awesome
This fall, I’m stationed atop Capilla Peak in the Manzano Mountains, about 25 miles southeast of Albuquerque. My purpose: count, identify, and band as many … Read More
‘Puget Sound’ White-crowned Sparrows
Many species of sparrows vary considerably in appearance and vocalizations across their ranges in North America. In particular Dark-eyed Juncos, Song Sparrows, Fox Sparrows, and White-crowned … Read More
Piping Plovers – Beyond Cute
Many birders are familiar with this small migratory shorebird and some know of its endangered status. Not to mention the fact that they’re adorable. But there’s … Read More
Things That Look Like Snowy Owls
With an apparent Snowy Owl invasion upon us this winter, the excitement over viewing such a majestic creature cannot be overstated. Snowy Owls are truly … Read More
MacGillivray’s Warbler – Highspire, Pennsylvania
After close observation between yesterday afternoon and this morning, as well as consulting with warbler experts, it seems the tricky Geothlypis warbler found yesterday by … Read More
Tricky Geothlypis Warbler – Harrisburg, PA
Check out these photos taken by Sue Hannon of a Geothlypis warbler found today in Highspire Park near Harrisburg, PA. The bird is absolutely a Mourning … Read More
ANSWERS–Grab Bag Bird ID Quiz
Here are the much anticipated results for the most recent bird id quiz. They are in the same order as the quiz photos. If you … Read More
A Grab Bag Bird ID Quiz
With fall migration and field seasons wrapping up, why not test those skills you honed during the season with an id quiz? So try to … Read More