Category Archives: Birds
Three Eggs on the Barred Owl Cam!
The female owl incubates three eggs in the WBU Barred Owl nest. Who’s On Cam For You? Deep in the suburban wilds of central Indiana, the Wild Birds Unlimited Barred Owls have returned for a third year on cam. Nestled … Continue reading
eBird News: March 2016
In this issue: Global Big Day—14 May 2016 eBird photo of the month: Ivory Gull by Nick Anich Dream Jobs—three openings on the eBird Team! Great Backyard Bird Count preliminary results New migration research maps annual cycle of 118 species Become an … Continue reading
Which bird are you? Take the quiz!
¿Quieres leer este correo electrónico en español? Haga clic aquí. Each year, millions of birds embark on awe-inspiring journeys, migrating throughout the hemisphere from backyards across the country to the far reaches of South America and back. This spring’s migration … Continue reading
Escondido Christmas Bird Count Reports
I have previously posted highlights of the Escondido Christmas Bird Count on the SDFO and Palomar Audubon Society list serves. Attached is a more detailed account plus a complete list of all birds observed. Thanks to all participants! Ken Weaver … Continue reading
Hatching Owlets, Dancing Albatrosses, and Cornell Hawks
A rare morning glimpse of the newly hatched owlet on cam 2. Owl Eggs Are Hatching in Savannah! It has been 33 days since the first egg was laid in Savannah, Georgia, and early this morning viewers were greeted with the … Continue reading
Join FeederWatch now and receive next year free!
Dear Friend of the Cornell Lab, Thank you for your support of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We want to remind you about an opportunity to join one of the most popular citizen-science programs at the Lab and receive a gift … Continue reading
Stunning photos of mysterious Agami Herons’ mating ritual
As you can see, the Agami Heron is a superb-looking bird, in part due to its swanky mating ensemble—a feathery white comb over, ombre neck plumes, and a hot-crimson facemask. But the species favors the steamy overgrowth of Central and … Continue reading
Audubon California News — February 2016
The Black Oystercatcher is considered an indicator for the health of rocky intertidal shorelines. Threats to this habitat are real and growing: sea level rise, ocean acidification, and increased recreational and commercial use of coastal areas. But there is hope — … Continue reading
The Stunning and Colorful Birds of Taiwan
Bird Photography by John & Fish Meet John & Fish. This brother and sister duo have been photographing birds since 2006. Amazed by the beauty of nature, they began taking pictures of the birds of Taiwan and soon opened up … Continue reading
GBBC eNews: Halftime Report
GBBC 2016 Halftime Report by Marshall Iliff, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, for eBird/GBBC February 14, 2016 Red-cheeked Cordonbleu by Veena Naik, Uganda, 2016 GBBC. Overview Wow, the 2016 Great Backyard Bird Count is going strong! Thanks to all of you who … Continue reading
Escondido CBC Update
Jim Beckman requested that I forward this account of the Escondido Christmas Bird Count, originally written for the San Diego Field Ornithologists. This summary repeats some of the information provided in an earlier posting to the Palomar Audubon listserve, but … Continue reading
The NestWatch year-end report is here!
Click the cover to read the report. Dear Friend of NestWatch, We’re excited to kick off another nesting season with you. To get things started, we’re sharing our brand new annual report, the NestWatch Digest. In it, you’ll find data summaries … Continue reading
The Surprising Way Birds Are Trying To Dodge Climate Change
New research shows that some birds are moving faster than ever to keep up with shifting climates. Here’s where they’re going. How are birds like this Florida Scrub-Jay dealing with climate change? New research shows that in the face of … Continue reading
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Watch Live—the Albatrosses Are Back!
The Laysan Albatrosses of Kauai return to the big screen. The Return of the Albatross Cam Over two months ago, Laysan Albatrosses began returning from their epic ocean voyages to the green warmth of Kauai’s north shore to breed. Mated pairs … Continue reading
Class: Birds of Joshua Tree National Park
Desert Institute Presents Birds of Joshua Tree National Park Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17, 2016 Yucca Valley, CA – The deceptively barren Mojave Desert landscape is home and resting grounds for numerous endemic migratory bird species. … Continue reading
American White Pelicans at Kit Carson Park!
From Alison Davies on December 14th. Good morning, You’ve probably already heard this news because I wasn’t able to alert you yesterday when this happened – I was taking photos all day and spent the night editing images and … Continue reading
Bird Cams
Think You Know Your Grosbeaks? Snow is starting to fall in northern Ontario, and the grosbeaks are starting to return in numbers to the Ontario FeederWatch Cam. As part of our collaboration with Perky-Pet®, we’ll be offering you plenty of … Continue reading
Test Your Raptor ID Skills
Click the image for a larger view. How many of these raptors can you identify? It’s always exciting to spot the imposing silhouette of a raptor flying overhead, but they can also be tricky to identify–especially when you only get … Continue reading