Summer is the perfect time for bird watching. Perhaps you have extra time now that the school year is out, or maybe you just tend to be outdoors more often given the warmer weather. The more relaxed pace of this time of year inspires many to revisit some of their...
Staying Chipper with the Chipping Sparrow
May 28, 2023
Gaze upward in a suburban neighborhood or a grassland community in North America and you’re likely to see a Chipping Sparrow. “Chippies,” as they are affectionately called, get their name from the sharp “chip” sound they make as they forage for food. This is distinct from their song, which...
Wild Bird Feature: Cedar Waxwings and Bohemian Waxwings
April 27, 2023
What to Know About Waxwings (Bombycillidae) Mid-sized, social, and symbolic of the need for change, Waxwings are a unique wild bird species. Two types of Waxwings can be found in North America: The Cedar Waxwing and The Bohemian Waxwing. Known for being fruit-lovers, Waxwings tend to travel in large flocks...
A Guide to Bird Beaks & Good Eats
March 16, 2023
The varied palates of wild songbirds are the result of many things, location, climate, food availability, and body size included. Another contributing factor to how and what birds eat is their beak. If you’ve ever found yourself pondering the connection between a bird’s beak and its choice of sustenance,...
Why the White-Throated Sparrow is Singing a New Tune
February 08, 2023
Known for its bright white throat and striped crown, the white-throated sparrow is among one of the most beloved songbirds in Canada and the United States. This larger-sized passerine may be tan or white-striped, but those aren’t its only distinctions. Varying degrees of testosterone in males, mating preferences of females,...