One of the big birding stories from the winter of 2017-2018 has been the ongoing irruption of Snowy Owls into southern Canada and the United … Read More “Scenes from the 2017-2018 Snowy Owl irruption”
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Where to see and how to help Red-headed Woodpecker
The following information was part of our April 2017 feature article, “Build It and They Will Come,” which documents the efforts of citizen-scientists in Minnesota … Read More “Where to see and how to help Red-headed Woodpecker”
Five Peregrine Falcon nest sites in the Windy City
We are fascinated by Peregrine Falcons, and we are especially thrilled by Peregrine Falcons that nest in cities. We highlighted five of our favorite webcam-equipped … Read More “Five Peregrine Falcon nest sites in the Windy City”
Peregrine Falcons in Chicago don’t cheat
In their usual habitat on isolated cliffs, Peregrine Falcons mate for life. But what about the Peregrines that inhabit so many of our cities? Over … Read More “Peregrine Falcons in Chicago don’t cheat”
Spring gallery: Seven photos of Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Few migrants are as beloved and eagerly anticipated as Rose-breasted Grosbeak, the pretty songbird shown in the photo above and the six below. After spending … Read More “Spring gallery: Seven photos of Rose-breasted Grosbeak”
Five Peregrine Falcon nests worth watching this spring
No, the warblers and grosbeaks haven’t arrived yet — at least not here in southeastern Wisconsin — but spring is in full swing, and we’ve … Read More “Five Peregrine Falcon nests worth watching this spring”
10 photos of enigmatic, irruptive Snowy Owls
If you like Snowy Owls, you won’t want to miss our October 2015 issue. Scott Weidensaul, the well-known author and co-founder of Project SNOWstorm, wrote … Read More “10 photos of enigmatic, irruptive Snowy Owls”
Reader photo: Rarely seen bird photographed with a little help from friends
When the migrants started returning this spring, Illinois birders Jackie and Chris Bowman knew right where to go: Chicago’s Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (Hotspot Near … Read More “Reader photo: Rarely seen bird photographed with a little help from friends”
Flashes of gold and blue: Seven photos of Prothonotary Warbler
Revered conservationist and author Aldo Leopold had a special appreciation for Prothonotary Warbler. The bird is the subject of Mac Stone’s cover story in our August 2015 … Read More “Flashes of gold and blue: Seven photos of Prothonotary Warbler”