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
Species Spotlight: Bufflehead
The bufflehead (Bucephala albeola) is one of the smallest diving ducks in North America. The name is short for “buffalo head,” referring to the puffy, rounded head of the male.
September 30, 2024
Species Spotlight: Canvasback
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Dan Streiffert The distinctive canvasback duck (Aythya valisineria) is North America’s largest diving duck. Adult males have reddish-brown heads, bright red eyes, and long, sloping
August 29, 2024
