Natural disasters sometimes take a terrible toll on birds and other wildlife.
But throughout history, the owl has received mixed reviews.
But throughout history, the owl has received mixed reviews.
A second theory asserts that dipping helps the bird spot prey beneath the surface of the water. Natural disasters sometimes take a terrible toll on birds and other wildlife.
Although many resident birds are still here, their voices are now quiet. Most now bypass Puget Sound and other West Coast estuaries, and migrate directly to Mexico.
The tens of thousands of shorebirds that converged near the coast in late April are part of a highly synchronized migration.
The finches of the Galapagos Islands are famous in the history of evolutionary theory.
Western Tanagers are distinctive summer visitors to our area and the only tanagers seen regularly in Washington.
And how can you help stranded birds?
Over the past two years, U. The calls of resident Black-billed Magpies resound on an early September morning.
Western Tanagers are distinctive summer visitors to our area and the only tanagers seen regularly in Washington.
Where can you see this? Remember when you were a young Saturday morning birdwatcher, learning the intricate lessons of predator-prey relationships?
Right now a flock of Bar-headed Geese could be flying over Mt. The Greater Roadrunner is a common species in the desert and brush country of the Southwest, but its full range reaches from California to western Louisiana. Over the past two years, U.
Since January, BirdNote has followed the lives of a family of Great Horned Owls, keeping a watchful eye on their nest in a tall cottonwood.
Birds usually fly relatively low. Puget Sound is one of the most fertile saltwater habitats in the world, and every winter, waterfowl migrate from afar to feast on its bounty. Thanks to Harry Potter, the owl is flying high.
Also, study the tail as the bird flies overhead.
But, how does it work, and ultimately, is it the right thing to do? Cedar Waxwings display a wealth of eye-catching plumage.
He will fly after dark to avoid the threat posed by hawks and falcons. Also, study the tail as the bird flies overhead.