Oct 31, 2009
Hornbills of Africa, Asia, and Indonesia: Colourful Birds with Big Bills and Strange Nests
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 19, 2009
Ruffs – Philomachus pugnax: A Common Eurasian Sandpiper with Interesting Breeding Behavior
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 15, 2009
All About Sandpipers, Familiar Shorebirds: Sandpiper Migration, Breeding, Diet, and Conservation Status
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 9, 2009
Bird Nests – How Do Birds Protect Them? Keeping Nestlings Safe From Predators and Other Dangers
In: Bird Habitats
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 2, 2009
The Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus: A Common Marsh Bird of North America
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 25, 2009
Wind Turbines and Bird Fatalities: Are Windmills Killing Too Many Birds?
In: Bird Habitats
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 14, 2009
Common Grackle – Quiscalus quiscula: A Glossy Black Bird With Iridescent Blue, Green, Purple and Bronze
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 11, 2009
Birds in Peru: The Best Country in the World for Bird Watching
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 31, 2009
Hand Feeding Wild Chickadees: This Common North American Backyard Bird Will Eat From Human Hands
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 24, 2009
Folklore of Seagulls – Myths and Old Stories: Sea Gulls Appear in the Legends and Lore of Various Cultures
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 17, 2009
The Mute Swan in History and Culture: A Common Bird Symbol of the Arts, Love, Luck, and Beauty
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 11, 2009
The European Starling in North America: Behavior and Spread of Sturnus vulgaris Since Introduction in 1880
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 3, 2009
Woodpecker Conservation Status: Are the World’s Woodpeckers Declining and Going Extinct?
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 27, 2009
Common Starlings in Europe: Beneficial Bird of the European North, Pest in the South and West
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 20, 2009
Mute Swans in North America: Cygnus olor - a Domestic Pest Bird Multiplying in the Wild
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 14, 2009
Mute Swans – Large Waterfowl: Cygnus olor Identification, Diet, Breeding, and Conservation Status
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 7, 2009
Pileated Woodpecker: Dryocopus pileatus Identification, Diet, Nesting, and Conservation
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 3, 2009
The Great Spotted Woodpecker of the Old World: Identification, Diet, Nesting, and Status of a Common Cavity Nester
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 24, 2009
About Woodpeckers, Flickers, and Sapsuckers: Birds That Climb Tree Trunks, Hammer on Wood, and Eat Insects
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 17, 2009
European Starling Nests: A Common Problem Bird in Eaves, Vents, Lights, and Nest Boxes
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 10, 2009
All About Seagulls - Gulls and Kittiwakes: A Family of Birds Concentrated Along Northern Coastlines
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 5, 2009
Black-headed Gull – Common Bird of Eurasia: A Seagull that Frequents Inland Waters and Human Developments
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 28, 2009
Herring Gulls – The Most Common Sea Gull: A Sea Bird Found in North America, Europe, and Asia
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 21, 2009
How Do Birds Get Their Names? The Origin and Meaning of Scientific and Common Bird Names
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 13, 2009
The Newfoundland Murre Hunt: Traditional Turr Hunting in Canada and Greenland
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 5, 2009
The Thick-billed Murre, Arctic Auk: Northern Penguin-like Bird of Sea Cliffs and Continental Shelves
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 2, 2009
Common Murre – The Turre, or Guillemot: The Largest Auk, Agile Swimmer of Northern Oceans
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 21, 2009
Magellanic Penguins – Warm Water Species: A Declining Penguin of Coastal Argentina and Chile
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 13, 2009
National Pigeon Day in New York: An Event to Educate People About Pigeons and Doves
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 5, 2009
The 1916 Migratory Bird Convention: First International Conservation Agreement in the West
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 31, 2009
Bird Irruptions – Causes and Features: Unpredictable Movements of Wild Bird Populations
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 24, 2009
Owl Pellets - The Story of What Owls Eat: How to Find, Dissect, and Interpret an Owl’s Stomach Contents
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 17, 2009
How to Find an Owl - Roosts, Pellets, and Calls: Tips For Locating Owls During the Day and at Night
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 4, 2009
Wood Duck – Beautiful Waterfowl: A Common Bird in North American Ponds, Rivers, and Swamps
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 27, 2009
Birds of Chile – Where to See Them: Birding in Diverse South American Habitat
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 20, 2009
Spotted Owl - Declining Bird of Prey: A Near-Threatened Raptor of Western Old-growth Forests
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 17, 2009
Barrow's Goldeneye – Diving Duck: A Striking Medium-sized North American Bird of Cold Water
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 29, 2009
Bald Eagles in Winter: Where Do These Birds of Prey Go for the Cold Months?
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 29, 2009
How Do Birds' Lungs Work? An Explanation of a Bird’s Respiratory System
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 21, 2009
What is an Endemic Bird Area? Important Places for Bird Conservation Around the World
In: Bird Habitats
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 14, 2009
Birds of Panama: Hundreds of Bird Species in Varied Habitat and Altitude
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 7, 2009
Baltimore Oriole, a Bird With History: Also Known As the Northern Oriole or Golden Robin
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 31, 2008
Go Winter Birding, Find New Birds: Bird Species, Appearance, and Behavior Change With the Seasons
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 21, 2008
Crow Roosts – Huge Flocks of Crows: These Birds Sleep Together in Trees in Fall and Winter
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 16, 2008
Two Turtle Doves: Famous Bird of the Second Day of Christmas
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 12, 2008
Seven Swans a-Swimming: Famous Bird of the Seventh Day of Christmas
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 8, 2008
Eurasian Robin—A Christmas Symbol: Britain’s National Bird Brings Colour and Song Even in Winter
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 5, 2008
Decorate a Christmas Tree for Birds: Nutritious Treats to Supplement Birdfeed in Cold Winter Months
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 28, 2008
How to Get the Most Out of Bird Watching: Tips for Novice Birdwatchers to Help Them Learn and Enjoy the Birds
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 25, 2008
How to Identify Birds – Using a Field Guide: Features of Birding Guides and Tips for Easy Identification
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 20, 2008
How to be a Bird Watcher – the Gear: From Binoculars to Life Lists - the Basics of Serious Birding
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 16, 2008
How to Identify a Bird – Advice for Beginners: Even Novice Birders Can Identify Birds Using Features and Key Steps
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Nov 13, 2008
How to Attract Wild Birds to Your Yard: Plants, Nesting Sites, Feeders, and Water Build Bird Habitat
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 30, 2008
Passenger Pigeons, Ectopistes migratorius: An Extinct Pigeon Species Wiped Out by Humans
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 20, 2008
Birds for Halloween: Crows, Ravens, Barn Owls and Vultures Fit the Part
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 19, 2008
Vultures - Spooky Birds for Halloween: Carrion Eaters That Inspire Dark Superstition and Mythology
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 18, 2008
Ravens and Crows – Halloween Symbols: People Associate These Black Birds With Death and Bad Luck
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 17, 2008
Barn Owl – One of Our Halloween Birds: A Bird With a Spooky Reputation - Specter in Legend and Myth
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 16, 2008
All About Homing Pigeons: Rock Doves are Bred for Their Ability to Find the Way Home
In: Domestic Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 10, 2008
Roosters and Hens – All About Domestic Chickens: Origin, Natural History, and Hierarchy of a Familiar Barnyard Bird
In: Domestic Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Oct 3, 2008
Bird Migration Patterns: Some Migratory Birds Travel Circuitous Routes but There are Trends
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 28, 2008
Where to See Baby Pigeons: Why Don’t We See Young Pigeons in the City?
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 22, 2008
An Avian Migration Glossary: Definitions of Terms Used to Discuss Seasonal Bird Movements
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 16, 2008
Cher Ami and the Lost Battalion: The Story of a Famous and Heroic Homing Pigeon in World War I
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 7, 2008
Myths and Legends of Bird Migration: Traditional Folklore Explanations of Where Birds Go in Winter
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 6, 2008
Birds Know When to Migrate: Environment and Physiology Trigger Bird Migration
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Sep 6, 2008
Why Do Birds Migrate? Evolution, Advantages, and Triggers of Bird Migration
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 22, 2008
White-tailed Sea Eagle: Natural and Social History of a Persecuted Raptor
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 13, 2008
African Grey Parrot History: Centuries of Trade in a Popular, Now Threatened Pet Bird
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 8, 2008
Good Toys for Pet Parrots: Keep a Parrot Busy With Challenging Puzzles and Games
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Aug 6, 2008
Good Perches for Pet Parrots: Cage Birds Perch for Comfort, Exercise, and Entertainment
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 30, 2008
Buying a Cage For Your Parrot: Important Features of a Good Enclosure For a Pet Bird
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 23, 2008
The Attacking Red-winged Blackbird: Blackbirds Aggressively Defend Territory and Young
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 16, 2008
Common Nightingale, Famous Songster: A Bird of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and of Folklore and Art
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 9, 2008
What are Passerine Birds? The Order Passeriformes Includes the Majority of Bird Species
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jul 1, 2008
When Birds Take Garden Pond Fish: Deter Herons and Kingfishers from Fishing Your Water Feature
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 24, 2008
A Review of a New Bird Book: Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America
In: Bird Watching
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 19, 2008
Facts About the Hoopoe: A Common and Interesting Bird of Europe, Asia, and Africa
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 12, 2008
Purple Martins, Colony Nesters: Colonies, Breeding, Range, Migration and Interesting Facts
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jun 5, 2008
Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus: Description, Range, Breeding, Threats, and Fascinating Facts
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 28, 2008
Birds, Feeders, and Red Squirrels: Charming Acrobats But They Eat Bird Food and Steal Eggs and Chicks
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 21, 2008
Piping Plovers in Canada, 2008: The Slow Recovery of an Endangered Shorebird
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 13, 2008
Threats to the Bald Eagle: Bald Eagles Fall to Pesticides, Poisons, Hunters, and Other Dangers
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
May 6, 2008
Bald Eagle, Fish Eagle: Haliaeetus leucocephalus, A Large Raptor Unique to North America
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 29, 2008
Bald Eagle Breeding and Nesting: In the Eagle’s Nest from Building to Fledging
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 22, 2008
The Burrowing Owl, or Ground Owl: Small Owls of North and South America That Nest in Burrows
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 14, 2008
Make Your Own Suet Feeder: An Attractive and Inexpensive Way to Offer Suet to Birds
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 7, 2008
Make Your Own Suet Mix for Birds: A Recipe and Some Helpful Tips For Filling a Suet Feeder
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Apr 1, 2008
Where do American Robins Nest? How to Attract the Friendly Robin, Turdus migratorius
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 25, 2008
Storks and Migration: Where Do European Storks Go In Winter?
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 19, 2008
Choosing the Right Pet Bird: Think About Personality, Cost, Life Expectancy, Noise Level and More
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 12, 2008
The Return of the Brown Pelican: Endangered Since the 1960s, Pelecanus Occidentalis is Thriving
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 8, 2008
Pet Bird Medical Symptoms: Signs That You Should Take Your Pet Bird to the Veterinarian
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Mar 1, 2008
Ivory-billed Woodpecker: Still Missing and Feared Extinct After More Than Sixty Years
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 22, 2008
Less Common but Popular Pet Birds: Mynahs, Doves, Toucans, and Crows Are All Kept as Cage Birds
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 13, 2008
All About Canaries: Descendants of the Island Canary are Popular Pet Birds
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 11, 2008
The Most Popular Pet Birds: Finches, Waxbills, Weavers, and Parrots are Common Cage Birds
In: Pet Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Feb 4, 2008
Finch Irruption and Superflight: When Grosbeaks, Redpolls, Crossbills, and Siskins Migrate
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Jan 31, 2008
Why Are Some Birds Bald? A Bare Head is Normal for Some Bird Species, Unusual for Others
In: Wild Birds
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
Dec 6, 2007
The Peacock Courtship Dance: Male Indian Peafowl use Their Beautiful Trains to Attract Peahens
In: Birds (general)
By: Rosemary Drisdelle
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