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The Eastern Phoebe is an energetic short-distance migrant found throughout much of Canada and the United States and the only flycatcher that winters in southeastern U.S.

A week spent in various habitats in southeastern Arizona in summer can produce a variety of species of birds, including southwestern specialties.

There are many birds with yellow plumage in Southern California. Here are twelve of the most common ones that are seen during various seasons.

The Tacoma class frigates were the forgotten, overlooked and almost unwanted ships that got the job done in World War Two and Korea.

The US Mint's "State Quarter" program was to end in 2008, but legislation has extended it through 2009. With no US states left, what will new 25-cent pieces honor?

San Miguel de Allende, an historic colonial city in Guanajuato, is a good locale for touring birders. Several other nearby locations offer birders added reason to visit.

A week spent in various habitats in southwestern New Mexico in summer can produce a variety of species of birds.

Malinalco, in the state of Mexico, is nestled in the mountains. Off the beaten track, it is worth visiting for many reasons, including its colorful birds and trees.

Estero del Yugo, a 27 acre protected estuary in the northern Cerritos Beach area of Mazatlan, offers great birding at Christmas or any other time of the year.

This park grew from a heap of landfill in the 1950's, to an Important Bird Area of Global Significance in 2001. The bird count is in excess of 300 species.

Eravikulam National Park in the state of Kerala, India is one of the best-managed parks in India, and is the abode of highly endangered Nilgiri tahr

San Miguel de Allende has long attracted North American artists, retirees and tourists. Excellent birding also can be found in the city's arroyos, hillsides and parks.

Both larval and adult dragonflies are preyed on. Unwary odonates are fair game as aquatic and flying predators enjoy dragonfly protein in their diets.

El Rosario Sanctuary, in Mexico's state of Michoacan, is a premier place to observe migrating Monarch butterflies. The sanctuary also offers incredibly good birding.

In the Eastern United States, there are several species of common red backyard birds. When you see a bright red bird in America, it is likely one of the following.

Grenada is a treat for nature lovers, a Caribbean island of stunning beaches and rugged mountains with a rich biodiversity protected in national parks and reserves.

In the past few decades, Pakistan has set up an extensive network of national parks to protect its rich biodiversity and wildlife habitats.

Endangered species including Sonoran pronghorn, jaguar, ocelot, and long nose bats are likely to be affected by controversial extensions of the US-Mexico border wall.

The United States has an extensive system of National Wildlife Refuges, started in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt via the creation of Pelican Island NWR in Florida.

Mexico is a premium destination for birders, and guided trips are popular across the country. Less well known is that great birding exists in resort locations as well.

Ponds across from northern Mazatlan's Cerritos area condominium complex are well worth a birder's visit. Surprising birds are observable from a sidewalk or a bus route.

Mazatlan, Mexico, a destination for sun-loving tourists, also attracts birders headed to the Sierra Madre. However, worthwhile birding can also be found much closer.

The Common Nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos, is not only a common bird; it's a well-known songster and subject of traditional tales all over the world.

Looking for a spot to cool off and relax in Marrakech? Head to the shady - and exquisite - Majorelle Garden, home to hundreds of exotic plants and an Islamic Art Museum.

Passerine birds are those that belong to the taxonomic (scientific) order Passeriformes, the largest of the twenty-seven orders of birds on Earth.

This is a great place for bird watching and for viewing wildlife in Arizona. It is a rich habitat that springs right out of the Sonoran Desert.

Catalina State Park lies just 25 miles north of downtown Tucson. Birding is great here any time of the year, but fall brings the added attraction of migratory birds.

Like other bustling Mexican tourist destinations such as Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo is close to peaceful nearby birding. One great site is La Manzanilla.

Mazatlan, in the state of Sinaloa, is a popular tourist destination on the Pacific Ocean. In addition to a warm climate and sunny beaches, it also offers great birding.

The area around Oaxaca is known for great birding, in addition to unique crafts and archeology. Nearby villages like San Pablo Etla offer remarkable birding as well.

San Sebastian is a 200 year old silver mining town in the mountains east of Puerto Vallarta. An hour from the bustling resort, one finds serenity and terrific birding.

A bluff in the rolling hills 30 miles east of San Angelo bears hundreds of paintings 1,000 years old or older, some of which accurately mark the solstices.

Keystone is well known for winter sports, but it's a great summer destination for fishing, mountain biking and hiking, too. Birders will also find it worth their time.

San Miguel de Allende, a beautiful colonial city in central Mexico, is home to many North Americans. An Audubon chapter fills a need for local and visiting birders.

Patzcuaro lies at 7,500 feet in central Mexico. The surrounding area, ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 feet, provides a diversity of resident and migratory bird species.

An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.

The birdcare industry offers a bewildering array of supplies to attract garden birds. This is a guide to the different types of equipment and how to use them.

La Meseta de Cacaxtla is a 125,000 acre natural reserve just an hour from Mazatlan. A small fishing village in the reserve offers estuary and tropical deciduous birding.

A bird's nest is meant to be a safe place for eggs and young. Adult birds use location, camouflage, design, odor, deception, and renewal to ward off various threats.

Mexico has over a thousand (1079 to be exact) species of birds that are either endemic or visit from further north in the winter. 300 of these can be seen in Mexico City.

San Blas, on the Pacific coast between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, is a well-known birding destination. One of the better nearby spots is the village of La Bajada.

The Texas Hill Country provides some of the best scenery in the state. It's also home to hundreds of bird species, and the Audubon's Baker Sanctuary is one premier site.

On peak birding season, Sri Lanka plays caring host to 482 bird species, migrants and vagrants, including 26 endemics. A real island paradise for birds and birders alike.

In an Integrated Pest Management system insectivorous birds are used in an ecologically sustainable way to manage pests in a green and natural biodiverse environment.

The Grand Canyon holds many species animals that may be seen by people floating the Colorado, hiking into the gorge, and even by those who remain on the rim.

The softly-colored, sociable Cedar Waxwing is the masked bird that devours a large amount of berries from shrubs and trees.