The male Pileated Woodpecker is identifiable by its red crest and red cheek stripe. It prefers mature forests with large, decaying trees. This bird chips long rectangular cavities while searching for ants. Fresh wood chips below a trunk often reveal its presence. Its call is loud, resonant, and carries through dense woods. A cool fact:…
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…
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…
The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is a familiar sight at Corn Creek Field Station. They are often seen standing motionless near the ponds or along irrigation ditches. Its tall, slender form and pure white plumage make it easy to identify even at a distance. This species frequents shallow wetlands where it hunts for small fish,…
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…
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…
The White-winged Dove is common in Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary. It shows gray-brown plumage with white wing patches running from the shoulder down to the start of the primaries. The bill is dark and slightly curved at the tip. The eyes are bright orange with a blue orbital ring. This species feeds on seeds, fruit,…
The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher in Ramsey Canyon Reserve is a striking summer visitor, bringing tropical flair to Arizona’s sky islands. Bold streaks cover its pale yellow breast while a rusty tail flashes as it flits between sycamores. This bird nests in tree cavities, often choosing large sycamores that dominate canyon habitats. Its range stretches from the…
At Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos, visitors will see the dazzling display of a male Calliope Hummingbird. This is the smallest bird in Canada and the only one with a serrated magenta gorget. During courtship, this tiny desert jewel perches among sagebrush and antelope brush. It flares its iridescent throat feathers in the sunlight…
The South Okanagan in British Columbia is one of Canada’s top birding destinations. Its desert valleys and forested mountains support rare birds. This area is the only desert in Canada and is the northern extent of the Mohave desert. Birders exploring this region encounter unique habitats filled with species rarely seen elsewhere in Canada. It’s…
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