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
Lincoln’s Sparrow vs. Song Sparrow – PSU Fall Banding
Overcast skies and a nice breeze made for a more relaxed morning of bird banding, but the flocks of White-throated Sparrows moving through kept us … Read More
Thrush Comparison – PSU Fall Banding
Yesterday morning we captured and banded 71 individual birds. Forty-nine of those were White-throated Sparrows. The remaining 22 birds consisted of 4 Black-capped Chickadees, a … Read More
Black-capped Petrel – Variation in Plumage
One of the most iconic birds of summertime in the Gulf Stream is the Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata), and with two days aboard the Stormy … Read More