Do You Really Want to Become a Better Birder?
A lot of people talk about wanting to improve their birding skills and try all sorts of tips and tricks to do so. What I'm going to share with you today may feel a little edgy and disconcerting at first, but it is honestly one of the best things you can do to become a...
The Spectacles of Bird Migration
The spectacles of nature that take place in the fall may be some of the most stunning of any time of year. Leaves transform from variations of green into every possible shade of color imaginable, foods with the capacity to remain viable for months in the form of nuts,...
Birds Know What’s Up in the Forest
Bird songs and calls offer a key to the secret world of nature. Almost all times of the day the sounds of bird songs and calls fill the air throughout the spring, summer and fall. After a long winter most people get really excited to hear the return of bird songs once...
How Did The Turkey Vulture Turn Into a Bald Eagle?
A few weeks ago I was sitting on the bank of the river when I witnessed something that can only be described as magic. The Turkey Vulture that I'd seen soaring up river transformed into a Bald Eagle right in front of my eyes. How did this happen? Check out today's...
Are You Scaring the Birds?
Did you know that the birds will tell you how they are feeling? It's true. If we take the time to observe what they are communicating we'll get to see more birds in their natural state for longer periods of time. Plus, we'll be learning how to respect what they are...
Three Tips to Help Prepare for Your Birdwatching Vacation
Are you thinking about taking a vacation this year? Would you like to include a little bird watching time while you are at your destination? Maybe the sole purpose of your entire trip is to go bird watching. Whatever the case may be, I think you'll find today's Bird...
What About The Ladies?
I was leading a bird walk for a sassy group of women from Texas this summer and we were having a blast. Unfortunately, one of the women was constantly struggling to find the birds we were seeing in her field guide. I didn't want her to feel frustrated with her...
What are the Bluebirds Doing?
Recently, I've noticed strange behavior with some of the birds in my area. A small flock of Western Bluebirds appeared to be engaging in nesting behavior... in November. What's going on? Check out today's video to hear more about this story. Click the link to the...
Is It a Raven or a Hawk?
Do you think you could identify a bird by watching how often if flaps its wings? Just yesterday, I watched two different species of birds fly by me and was unable to see any markings. Because of this, I had to rely on the birds' behaviors to help me identify them....
Where Did He Go?
Have you noticed how quiet it’s gotten lately?
Even just a few weeks ago I feel like I was hearing bird song every morning, but not anymore.
When did that actually happen?
Despite the near silence in the mornings now, there are a few new voices who have shown up to greet the dawn with their lyrics.