One of the prettiest birds for me to see in spring, other than the warblers, is the White-throated Sparrow.
The broad yellow eyebrow, dark stripes on the head, and bright white throat always stand out as the bird weaves its way through grass and brushy areas of gardens and woods. Continue reading Photo of the Week: White-throated Sparrow
You think you have bad hair days?
Nah. Nothing compares to the bad hair day a Red-breasted Merganser has every day of the week! Continue reading Photo of the Week: Red-breasted Merganser
With close to 70 people packed six deep on the boardwalk, peering closely into the woods about 20 feet in front of them, you’d wonder what could hold the attention of so many people.
Especially when you discover everyone has braved 10-20 mile per hour cold winds out of the north and west off Lake Erie, along with snow showers in mid-May, to view a brightly-colored tiny animal that could easily fit into the palm of your hand. Continue reading Photo of the Week: The Biggest Week of American Birding 2016