Sayornis pheobe The Eastern Phoebe is a fairly common breeding flycatcher in the eastern half of North America. In addition, it winters in the southeastern United States (as far west as the 103rd meridian) and in Mexico. Thus, in parts of Texas, the Eastern Phoebe is both a wintering bird as well as a breeding one. This phenomenon allows many birders in Texas the opportunity to observe this species year-round and to become familiar with its distinctive “fi-bee” call and tail-wagging habit. However, this year-round residency can complicate... Read More →
Discover my tips and tricks for how to keep house sparrows out of your bluebird houses. These five tactics are simple but super helpful.
Late last night, I returned to home base after capturing anoles at several sites for additional mate-preference trials. I started to or...
Sayornis pheobe The Eastern Phoebe is a fairly common breeding flycatcher in the eastern half of North America. In addition, it winters in the southeastern United States (as far west as the 103rd meridian) and in Mexico. Thus, in parts of Texas, the Eastern Phoebe is both a wintering bird as well as a breeding one. This phenomenon allows many birders in Texas the opportunity to observe this species year-round and to become familiar with its distinctive “fi-bee” call and tail-wagging habit. However, this year-round residency can complicate... Read More →
Get a whiff of this familiar mammal, notorious for its unique predator-deterrent. Learn more about the life of the legendary skunk.
COLLINS’ SQUIRREL MONKEY Saimiri collinsi Geographic Distribution and Habitat Collins' squirrel monkeys (Saimiri collinsi) are endemic to eastern Amazonia, south of the Amazon River. They are found in the Amazon and in the transition areas between the Amazon and the Cerrado biome, a wooded grassland, neighboring the Amazon rainforest. They prefer secondary forest habitats situated
While tracking in the snow can be fantastically easy, it can also be deceptively tricky. Everything you know about tracks gets upended when the tracks are hidden at the bottom of dee…
More brightly colored than most wrens, and with a rich musical song, Carolina Wrens are common in open woods and backyards in the southeast. There they busily explore brushpiles and low tangles. The...
Meet the Eurasian common cuckoo bird and the North American brown-headed cowbird, both brood parasites. Plus, learn the meaning of “gone cuckoo.”
Meet the Eurasian common cuckoo bird and the North American brown-headed cowbird, both brood parasites. Plus, learn the meaning of “gone cuckoo.”
Meet the Eurasian common cuckoo bird and the North American brown-headed cowbird, both brood parasites. Plus, learn the meaning of “gone cuckoo.”
While tracking in the snow can be fantastically easy, it can also be deceptively tricky. Everything you know about tracks gets upended when the tracks are hidden at the bottom of dee…
An investigation determined the the killing was justifiable under state law.
Test and hone your ID skills with this raptor puzzle.
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This is the most widespread and familiar large hawk in North America, bulky and broad-winged, designed for effortless soaring. An inhabitant of open country, it is commonly seen perched on roadside...
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What is an owl, its different types, what does it look like, where and how long does it live, what does it eat, its adaptations for hunting, interesting facts
These black birds may belong to the same family and look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart.
It also makes their butts fall off.
Meet the Eurasian common cuckoo bird and the North American brown-headed cowbird, both brood parasites. Plus, learn the meaning of “gone cuckoo.”
Well, the same applies when it comes to snakebites. Admittedly, it’s not the most important issue. However, proper positioning (location) can make a difference. Because approximately 98% of all US…
A 10-day Colorado road trip itinerary. From mountains lakes & trails, to cool cities & dude ranches. Plan your Colorado road trip here...
Don’t worry about planning meals or activities on this trip.
