The Bald Eagle has been the national bird of the United States ever since 1782, and the spiritual symbol for native Americans way before then. But even though they are the proud national emblem, b...
We all look for the bright reds, yellows and oranges in our gardens, for the cardinals, warblers and orioles - and pay less attention to these cute chippers. But although not flashing any primary ...
THE SECRET GUIDE TO HUMMINGBIRD NESTS IN YOUR GARDEN
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up every morning and see hummingbirds not only in your bird feeders, but flying around all day in your garden? Imagine hosting a family of hummingbirds from the da...
No bigger than a golf ball and no heavier a teaspoon of sugar, sweet Anna’s Hummingbird will make a striking impression anywhere they fly. And what a flight. Soaring high up in the sky, then nose-...
BIRD CARD: THE BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE
What a gorgeous sight to see a Black-billed Magpie spread its wings and fly over the western skies of North America. Even when perched on a road sign or fence post, it spreads its colorful wings a...
BIRD CARD: THE RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD
Birdwatchers across North America feel a lift of the heart at the first sight of the red-winged blackbird because it means … spring is here! Flying up from Mexico and the Southern parts of the Un...