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.
Author: Melissa Alves
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.