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Beak of the Week: American Crow
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! It’s that time of year when owls, vultures, ravens, and this week’s “Beak of the Week,” crows, show up everywhere in Halloween decorations! Whether it’s their black feathers that make for an ominous presence, their mythological significance as … Continue reading
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Beak of the Week: Roseate Spoonbill
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we bring you a pink bird! Pink Beauty! Common Name: Roseate Spoonbill Latin Name: Platalea ajaja Range: Parts of South America, Gulf Coast of the U.S., and coastal areas of Mexico, Central America, … Continue reading
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BOTW: Oak Titmouse
Yosemite National Park was founded on October 1st, 1890—today it celebrates its 122nd year! This area is not only special to Danielle and me because of its natural beauty and the wonderful summers we spent here at camp, but also because … Continue reading
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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: Rufous Hummingbird
Happy National Bird Feeding Month!! February is a special month—Not only do we get to honor those we love on Valentine’s Day and add a 366th day to this year (every four years), but we also get to celebrate … 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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