Finches are small to medium-sized birds well known in the suburbs of North American and made famous by Darwin for his work with the evolution of species. Illinois is home to 9 different finch species, some of the breeding in the state, while others...
Alaska is possibly the best state for birding in the United States as it attracts vast numbers of migratory waders, massive congregations of Bald Eagles, an abundance of seabirds that pass by the coastline and contains ample pristine nesting...
Situated in the Midwestern region of the United States, Ohio is known for hosting the “Biggest Week in American Birding”, where the self-proclaimed “Warbler Capital of the World” plays host to many migratory warblers in locations like the famous...
If there is a photographic genre where the right lens choice really does make a significant difference, that is definitely bird and wildlife photography. In this kind of photography the wrong kind of optic simply won’t let you get the shot, it’s as...
The state of Virginia (VA) encompasses a wide range of habitats, such as coastal wetlands, marshlands, mountain habitats, urban preserves, and islands – stretching from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic coastline in the...
Illinois, the Prairie State, is home to 8 different hawk species, and offers hawk-watching experiences year-round! Hawks are part of a group of birds called “birds of prey” who uses their sharp vision, strong beaks and pointy talons to catch prey in...
Texas is the second largest state in the United States and contains many of the most renowned birding destinations in the country. Located in the southeast and bordering Mexico, Texas comprises a variety of habitats from coastlines to cypress swamps...
The most common brood parasite in North America, the Brown-headed Cowbird, is a relatively small, stocky passerine belonging to the Icteridae family – the blackbird family. This species is sexually dimorphic, but both sexes have a short, thick...
There are many different types of hawks in Florida, some more common than others. It is generally said that 8 species are recognized on the states checklists as native species. Hawks are one of many types of birds of prey, and are predatory animals...
California is the third largest large state of the United States, situated on the west coast. The state has an enormous number of birds, with over 700 species – the largest bird count of any state. The fantastic bird diversity is due to its...