The Bald Eagle
The bald eagle is one of the most recognizable eagle species out there, especially in North America. The white head,…
Author: Melissa Alves
Lesser Snow Geese
Each winter, the Lesser Snow Geese travel all the way from Wrangel Island, Russia and the Arctic to winter in…
Golden-Crowned Kinglets
My Fall 2021 obsession is these small, flighty birds known as golden-crowned kinglets. Unfortunately, I have only been able to…
Cedar Waxwings
I’m a little bit obsessed with cedar waxwings. I first saw them in a field guide, and immediately knew I…
Great Blue Herons
When I think of my little corner of the world, great blue herons come to mind. There can be seen…
Eastern Kingbirds: Tyrant Birds
Eastern kingbirds: the unassuming bully of open wetlands and grasslands. Learn how this flycatcher climbed to the top and became king.
Western Tanagers
Never in a million years would I think that I would get to see a bird as stunning as western…
Bonaparte’s Gull
I was hanging out at the beach looking for something other than seagulls, but couldn’t resist how cute this small…
Downy Woodpeckers
Downy woodpeckers are one of the cutest woodpeckers around, no contest. While they are quite wide-spread in North America, I…
White-Crowned Sparrows
White-crowned sparrows are fairly common in my area, but they’re still one of my favourite birds to watch. Seeing them…
Black-Capped Chickadees
There was a point in time where black-capped chickadees were my goal bird. Not because they’re that interesting or rare,…
Otterly Adorable: The Asian Small-Clawed Otter
There’s few things as cute as otters. Read all about the smallest otters, the Asian small-clawed otter in this edition of Friday Facts.
Wood Ducks: Firequakers
What do you get when you mix a wood duck and fireworks? Firequakers. But seriously, there’s no competition — wood…
‘Hairy’ Tales: The Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated woodpeckers aren’t the only peckers around. Meet the Hairy Woodpecker, a smaller woodpecker found all over North America.
Fast & Furious: Anna’s Hummingbird
I still vividly remember seeing my first hummingbird in my backyard. This bird came over the fence and hovered right…
Specifics About Pacific Bushtits
The first time I saw bushtits, I had no idea what I was looking at. It had just finished raining,…
Cheeky Chipmunks
I’m a huge fan of chipmunks and squirrels. Their bushy tails, their cute mannerisms, their love of snacks — what’s…
Red-Breasted Nuthatch
I still can’t believe I actually got this red-breasted nuthatch on camera. I had seen one once before, but it…
Spotting Spotted Towhees
Spotted Towhees are hands down one of my favourite sparrows. The rusty sides, the red eyes and their tendency to quietly hop around the forest floor make for an more interesting time than other local sparrows.