The female will produce a clutch of 3 to 4 white eggs and will lay them directly on a layer of fresh wood chips at the bottom of the newly excavated nest cavity. Both birds will take turns incubating ...

The term “snowbirds” sometimes refers to people who head south to avoid the cold and snow of winter. There are some real ...

Reflecting on the nature of the seasons, HIH Princess Takamado explores the theme of birds in snow with her photos.

I woke up with a splitting headache and bloody sinuses. Every muscle in my body ached and I was utterly exhausted even after ...

Males are red in breeding plumage but in fall and winter molt into a greenish plumage similar to the female ... woodpeckers. Red-bellied Woodpeckers are one of the most common backyard birds ...

This beautiful snowy owl was one of two seen in the annual Mindemoya Christmas Bird Count. Lynn Thompson MINDEMOYA—2024 marked the 51st anniversary of the Mindemoya Christmas bird count held December ...

It’s cold outside! It’s been too cold for so many of our regular outdoor activities. But we have enjoyed the birds in ...

Symbolically, hawks represent aggression while doves represent peace. I saw why recently, when a Cooper’s hawk flew in and ...

A new published study by several Audubon scientists shows that improving identification and observation of female birds can ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The study highlights the importance of observing female birds to enhance scientific understanding and conservation efforts. It reveals that overlooking females ...

Of a similar size to a Blackbird, Great Spotted Woodpeckers have distinctive black and white ... One of our most widely ...