Tag Archives: #beakoftheweek
Beak of the Week: Wood Duck
Arguably one of the most beautiful birds of North America, the Wood Duck is certainly a treat to see and easy to identify (at least the males in full plumage)! In my opinion, there are few sights more spectacular than … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Canada Goose
There is nothing like observing birds in the springtime—in addition to some of the brightest plumage of the year, it is also time for fledglings! A Canada Goose Chick What’s good for the goose is good for the gander, right? … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Black-headed Grosbeak
What a pleasant Earth Day surprise! Just yesterday, I saw a Black-headed Grosbeak at my feeder for the first time ever. Thanks for the visit, pretty bird! My family and I had just finished up our usual Sunday brunch and … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Eastern Bluebird
As we round out the remaining week of National Bird Feeding Month, I decided to feature the Eastern Bluebird, a highly sought after backyard visitor. In 1903, WL Dawson wrote in Birds of Ohio “How the waiting countryside thrills with joy when … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Downy Woodpecker
What is black and white and red all over? In your backyard—a Downy Woodpecker! A Downy Woodpecker This small woodpecker is common at backyard feeders all over the US and Canada, which makes it a perfect choice for Beak of … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Clark’s Grebe
Western Grebe again? Not so much! One of the most fascinating and, at times, frustrating elements of birding is the ability to distinguish very subtle features that may determine one species from another. Can you identify the key differences between … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Snowy Owl
Happy New Year, Everyone! As tradition has it, now is the time to make some resolutions. And, at year’s end, when Danielle and I began to discuss our gratitude for lessons learned and appreciation for all things good, we decided … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Dark-eyed Junco
There are so many reasons why I love feeding birds! And, while it is always exciting to see a new face stop by for a meal, it is equally refreshing to see familiar guests return for some feed, too! … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Osprey
In the birding world, there are those who are obsessed with shorebirds, those who are passionate about colorful songbirds, and then, there are those, whom we endearingly call, “raptor people.” These individuals are absolutely wild about birds of prey—and with … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: American Oystercatcher
An American Oystercatcher plucks a Moles Crab out of the sand. Allow me to introduce to you the American Oystercatcher! The long, vibrant reddish-orange beak and yellow, red-ringed eyes of this large, otherwise neutrally colored, shorebird are so striking it … Continue reading
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