Species Spotlight: Cooper’s Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk
Both species have adapted to urban and suburban environments and are frequently seen at backyard bird feeders, where they hunt songbirds.
March 28, 2025
Species Spotlight: Great Horned Owl
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is one of the largest and most widespread owls in the Americas. Known for its distinctive ear
February 28, 2025
Species Spotlight: Golden Eagle
The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. With eyesight four to eight times better than that of
January 30, 2025
Species Spotlight: Lesser Scaup
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The lesser scaup (Aythya affinis), also known as the “little bluebill,” is a medium-sized diving duck in the family Anatidae found across North
November 29, 2024
Species Spotlight: Common Merganser
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The Common merganser (Mergus merganser), also known as the “goosander” in Europe, is a large, sleek diving duck with a long, narrow bill
October 31, 2024
