November 2007

About a month ago we were pontificating the possibilities of an irruption of winter finches. We had come up with a general feeling like this year would be great for birds like grosbeaks, redpolls, crossbills, and more. Then recently on the Illinois Birder’s Forum we read a wonderful post along the same lines as our [...]

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The Boreal Songbird Initiative (BSI) is “a non-profit organization dedicated to outreach and education about the importance of the Boreal Forest region to North America’s birds.”
Blackpoll Warbler - breeds in the Boreal

The BSI website provides a massive amount of information about how important the Boreal Forest is to our birds. There is a

comprehensive guide to [...]

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There are many ways we become birders. Some of us may be born into it while others become birders late in life. There are many species that are “trigger” birds: Blackburnian Warbler, Painted Bunting, Roseate Spoonbill, or the awe-inspiring Bald Eagle.

Here is the winning entry of our contest, the defining moment when Lisa, from Refuge [...]

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Ever wonder what birds are visiting your yard while you are away at work or school? Wingscapes‘ remote camera, the BirdCam, takes away part of that mystery, unlocking the secrets of the wildlife in your yard.
We have been using the BirdCam for a couple weeks now, testing out various areas in our 1/4 acre yard [...]

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5 American Crows vs. Red-tailed Hawk

Only one crow continued the mobbing session, following the hawk higher and higher until they were both specs. The Red-tail had the upper hand the entire time, gliding with ease as the crow struggled to gain altitude.

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