Tag: birding
National Park Service produces Marbled Murrelet rap video
The clever video shines a spotlight on the plight of the endangered marbled murrelet, a small seabird related to puffins that lives along the Pacific coast from northern California to Alaska.
Shalaway details his favorite bird feeders
When readers ask for help selecting a bird feeder, I'm happy to oblige. I bought my first feeder in 1978, so I've had lots of experience evaluating them.
American birding expo brings world’s best birding destinations to one place
The inaugural American Birding Expo will feature 80 vendors from nearly 30 countries.
The birds are southbound once again
Fall migration is underway, and will continue the next few months.
Some days are definitely diamonds
Earlier this week I attended the New River Birding and Nature Festival in southern West Virginia as a speaker and guide.
Courtship is in the air for many birds
Turkeys aren’t the only birds with courtship on their minds. With long days and warmer temperatures, song bird nesting season is also underway.
Woodpeckers make interesting bird
Woodpeckers drill, peck, and drum to establish territory and attract mates, extract insects, and create nesting cavities.
Get ready, the hummingbirds are about to land
The hummingbirds will soon be coming, so be prepared!
Get ready, the hummingbirds are about to land
By the time you read this, there may be hummingbirds in your backyard.
Return of the woodcock a sure sign of spring
The dance of the woodcock is a rite of spring that every birder should experience at least once.
