Swallows are fast moving aerial insectivores that move quickly and catch prey on the fly. They have long wings and are characterized by their acrobatic movements. There are eight different swallow species that live across the United States and seven of them can be found in Ohio with six being common and one being extremely rare. Contained in this article is information on how to identify each one, along with additional information on their lifestyle and habits.

Swallows of Ohio (7 Species to know) — Badgerland Birding

You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. A few days ago I posted a series of images of a Great Egret as it preened and relaxed. I mentioned then that I caught a flight sequence of that same bird. Today, I’m posting those images. […]

Great Egret — Launching and Flight — Sonoran Images

Australia has three out of the six species of Corella found in the world. The Little, the Long-billed and the Western Corella are endemic to Australia and are subspecies of the White Cockatoo (genus Cacactua). These birds are one of the most playful of birds, particularly the Little Corella, which are also found in some […]

Birds Know How to Play and Have Fun – Australia’s Corella Families. — aussiebirder

You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. I love to photograph on overcast days. The diffuse light often serves to bring out more color and detail in my subjects than does direct sunlight. Also, a colorful subject set against a gray or gray-blue sky […]

Meadowlark Singing on an Overcast Morning — Sonoran Images

Hummingbirds are captivating creatures that buzz around backyards and flowers at a frenetic pace. While they are quite small, they sometimes travel extreme distances during migration, leading to many species showing up in places outside of their normal range. While Illinois has records of many different rare hummingbirds showing up in the state over the years, there are really only two species that can be found in the state on a regular basis. Here is everything you need to know about those two species.

Hummingbirds of Illinois (2 Species to Know) — Badgerland Birding

The next Birds & Beers is on Friday April 14. We meet at the Horton Road Legion in Calgary starting at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome, and there is good food and drink available. The Legion is located at 9202 Horton Road SW. We have the rooms starting at 6 pm, and you can eat…

Birds & Beers, Friday April 14, 2023 — Birds Calgary

You may enlarge any image in this blog by clicking on it. Click again for a detailed view. I’m sure many of us think of cyclical events when we mark the change of seasons. For those living in the north, for example, the first snowfall probably signifies the advent of winter. When I used to […]

Swainson’s Hawk — The Return — Sonoran Images

Two small birds in tones of tan – the Carolina Wren and the Chipping Sparrow – are the second and third birds to make the list in the April Thirty-Bird Challenge. It didn’t surprise me to see them early on as they are both regulars at the backyard feeders. Carolina Wrens are in constant motion! […]

Thirty-Bird Challenge: Tones of Tan — Backyard Bird Nerd