A Western Meadowlark was filmed at Nighthawk Campground picking through freshly mowed, well-watered grass beside the apple orchard. This setting shows how managed landscapes can temporarily concentrate desert birds in British Columbia. Its beak was open not for singing, but to release heat during a very hot day. The meadowlark moved steadily through short grass,…
Tree Swallows arrive early at Iona Beach, signaling spring across open fields and coastal wetlands. Identification can be tricky as they are similar to Violet-green swallows. Tree Swallows show glossy blue upper-parts, white underparts, with a full colored rump and color below the eye. At Iona, these birds favor fence posts and driftwood between fast…
A Pine Siskin called and appeared in Lakeview Heights in West Kelowna during a cold winter morning. The small finch showed sharp streaking across its body. Bright yellow wing bars flashed as it moved through alder branches. The bird fed steadily on hanging cones near the trail. Pine Siskins often wander widely during shifting cone…
The Redhead is a medium diving duck that occasionally visits urban lakes like Sunset Park in Las Vegas. Males show a bright rufous head, yellow eyes, and a smooth gray body with crisp black breast. The species often associates with mixed waterfowl flocks, making careful scanning important for identification. Its rounded head and gently sloping…
The Lure of Owls in the Americas Owls have long captured the imagination of people across the Americas. Their haunting calls pierce the stillness of night. Their eyes seem to hold ancient secrets. Many birders are drawn to their silent flight and mysterious behavior. From the Arctic tundra to South American rain forests, owls enchant…
At Corn Creek Station, north of Las Vegas, a brilliant male Mountain Bluebird flashed through the winter sun. The male, hawking insects with quick, graceful dives. This oasis in the Mojave Desert, is part of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. This park draws more than 150 bird species each year thanks to its rare spring-fed…
Las Vegas is famous for casinos, but its desert landscapes hold stunning surprises for bird lovers. The Mojave Desert offers diverse habitats that attract both resident and migratory species. From shimmering wetlands to rocky canyons, birding near Las Vegas is full of life and color. Clark County Wetlands Park: An Urban Oasis for Birds Just…
This male Lazuli Bunting was photographed at The Throne in Osoyoos, perched among the dry branches overlooking the valley. Its bright blue head and orange chest make it easy to spot during spring and summer. These buntings prefer open slopes and shrub-covered hillsides, often singing from exposed perches like this one. A fun fact: their…
The Curve-billed Thrasher is a striking desert songbird often seen among prickly pear cactus at the Desert Botanical Garden. This oasis in the city is found between Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Its distinctive curved bill helps it feed on cactus fruit and insects hidden among spines. Visitors can easily spot this grayish-brown bird by its…
Introduction: Jewels in Motion Few sights are as dazzling as a hummingbird in flight. Their wings beat up to 80 times per second, blurring into invisible motion. These tiny dynamos hover like helicopters, dart backward like drones, and flash iridescent colors that shift with every light change. Found only in the Americas, over 300 hummingbird…
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