Cape May mystique
…were good judges of excellent climate, then Cape May’s is the finest in the United States, for it has the greatest variety of birds.” Audubon spent a summer of study… Read More “Cape May mystique”
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Iowa egg collection reveals past birds, history of oology, and birth of bird conservation
During the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity to visit great birding destinations — Costa Rica, Peru, Patagonia, Kenya, New Zealand. One of my greatest birding trips, however,… Read More “Iowa egg collection reveals past birds, history of oology, and birth of bird conservation”
Species profile: Blue Jay – Nature’s clown
…speak with his own education bird, a Great Horned Owl. Sneakers had never seen an owl before. When she discovered the huge raptor, her crest shot straight up. I continued… Read More “Species profile: Blue Jay – Nature’s clown”
Birdwatchers’ 15 favorite birding destinations in the U.S. and Canada
…horseshoe crab eggs, spring and fall migration, wintering waterfowl, spring songbirds, and the people at Cape May Bird Observatory. “They have the most programs, the World Series of Birding, Cape… Read More “Birdwatchers’ 15 favorite birding destinations in the U.S. and Canada”
Species profile: The pint-sized Northern Saw-whet Owl
…owl migration are almost entirely due to breeding success and the subsequent number of juvenile owls on the move. Quick facts on the Northern Saw-whet Owl Habitat: Woodlands. Food: Small… Read More “Species profile: The pint-sized Northern Saw-whet Owl”
How to locate owls
…at home and commit them to memory. Expect to be surprised. The Great Horned Owl, often referred to as the “hoot owl,” has given all owls the reputation of “hooting”… Read More “How to locate owls”
Photographing Great Gray and Northern Hawk Owls in winter
…Sainte Marie, Michigan, we picked out six Great Grays. We observed the birds at dawn and dusk. Great Gray Owls are typically nocturnal, hunting at night and roosting during the…
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Kenn Kaufman sets owl-finding record in southeastern Arizona
…Few owls are as adaptable as these. In our travels, we had seen Great Horned Owls in stunted spruce forest in Alaska, in southern swampland, and perched on Mayan ruins… Read More “Kenn Kaufman sets owl-finding record in southeastern Arizona”