Articles by Edwin Bowe
Tricolored Heron
Location: Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, FL It was cold in Florida on January 29, 2022. This Tricolored Heron was perched on a … Read More “Tricolored Heron”
Black-necked Stilt
Location: Bailey Tract, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, FL As is common for the species, this black-necked stilt had its nest at the … Read More “Black-necked Stilt”
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Location: Nicholasville, KY Rose-breasted grosbeaks stop at our feeders in May during their northward migrations. It’s always exciting to see them since they are only … Read More “Rose-breasted Grosbeak”
Roseate Spoonbill
Location: Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, FL Juvenile roseate spoonbills differ from adults not only in coloration (the pink on juvenile birds is … Read More “Roseate Spoonbill”
Burrowing Owl
Location: Marco Island, FL Burrowing owl numbers have been declining and are considered endangered or threatened in some areas. Although birds living in the west … Read More “Burrowing Owl”
Mountain Bluebird
Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY Female mountain bluebirds are the most drab of the three species of bluebirds. As shown in this image, the female … Read More “Mountain Bluebird”
Blue Jay
Location: Nicholasville, KY Blue jays are common visitors to our feeders. They obviously prefer whole peanuts; as soon as that feeder is filled they flock … Read More “Blue Jay”
Swainson’s Hawk
Location: National Elk Refuge, Jackson, WY Differences between the dark morphs of Swainson’s hawks and red-tailed hawks may be subtle. This image shows a couple … Read More “Swainson’s Hawk”
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Location: Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, FL Yellow-crowned night-herons feed primarily on aquatic invertebrates. This bird found its morning meal in the plants … Read More “Yellow-crowned Night-Heron”
Western Grebe
Location: Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park, WY In contrast to a Clark’s Grebe, as shown in this image, the black cap of a Western … Read More “Western Grebe”