Answered Bird Identification Question

| December 9, 2008

While It is true that I have answered my bird ID question to my satisfaction, AND found an excellent online guide to identification I am really curious to know what you are using for your online IDs.
My rufus colored hawk was, as I guessed, a red shouldered hawk. And It felt [...]

Christmas Bird Count Is Coming

| December 9, 2008

Are you ready for your participation in the Annual Christmas Bird Count?
The Audubon Society has an annual Christmas Bird Count and has had one for more than 100 years.
In the old days, the birds had to be CAPTURED. Now they are seen and heard and photographed. This is a much more sane approach [...]

Red-tail vs Eagle in Flight

| November 13, 2008

Red-tail vs Eagle in Flight- go ahead, cast your ballots. Who will be the winning bird in this territorial dispute?
Details: Observed in western PA in the Allegheny Mountains in an open field in late October, 2008.
A pair of Red Tail Hawks soaring overhead while I set up my tiny tent between two large bales [...]