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Clark's Grebe
The adult Clark’s Grebe stands about two feet tall and a wingspan of about forty inches. The Clark’s Grebe a duck like bird has a big, long, white necked bird with an elongated yellow bill, red eyes and a dark colored cap that doesn’t meet the eyes and the back of its neck is black.
duck like • white necked • yellow bill • dark cap • black neck
The adult Clark’s Grebe stands about two feet tall and a wingspan of about forty inches. The Clark’s Grebe a duck like bird has a big, long, white necked bird with an elongated yellow bill, red eyes and a dark colored cap that doesn’t meet the eyes and the back of its neck is black.
duck like • white necked • yellow bill • dark cap • black neck
Western Grebe
The Western Grebe stands about 18 tall as an adult and has a wingspan of about 3 1/2 feet. The plumage on both the male and female Western Grebe is similar. The Western Grebe has a long neck, a long olive colored bill and a red eye amid dark coloring.
long neck • long beak • red eye • black • midwest
The Western Grebe stands about 18 tall as an adult and has a wingspan of about 3 1/2 feet. The plumage on both the male and female Western Grebe is similar. The Western Grebe has a long neck, a long olive colored bill and a red eye amid dark coloring.
long neck • long beak • red eye • black • midwest
Little Grebe
This article describes the Little Grebe, its diet, and home range.
little • grebe • brown • cottonball tail
This article describes the Little Grebe, its diet, and home range.
little • grebe • brown • cottonball tail
Fun Trivia Items about Birds and Their Habits
Here are 6 trivia items about Nidicolous birds, pirate birds, strange bird's eggs, the woodpecker's tongue, birds that fly underwater and birds that carry their chicks.
fun trivia • birds • bird fun • trivia facts • interesting facts
Here are 6 trivia items about Nidicolous birds, pirate birds, strange bird's eggs, the woodpecker's tongue, birds that fly underwater and birds that carry their chicks.
fun trivia • birds • bird fun • trivia facts • interesting facts
Type E Botulism and Birds
Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.
type e botulism • great lakes • fish eating birds • invasive species • lake ontario
Invasive species of mussel and fish in the Great Lakes are fostering an increase in Type E botulism with a devastating impact on fish eating birds.
type e botulism • great lakes • fish eating birds • invasive species • lake ontario
Northwest Passage
The mixed mosaic of wetland in the northwest passage includes two US states and one Canadian province. Washington, Oregon and British Columbia host more than 3 million waterfowl and other emigrating birds.
The mixed mosaic of wetland in the northwest passage includes two US states and one Canadian province. Washington, Oregon and British Columbia host more than 3 million waterfowl and other emigrating birds.
Late Winter Escape
Sometimes when the sun shines in Oregon, the most important thing on the list of things to do is to get outdoors!
oregon • birdwatching
Sometimes when the sun shines in Oregon, the most important thing on the list of things to do is to get outdoors!
oregon • birdwatching
Things to Do in Perth, Lake Monger
Lake Monger's convenient access from the city, wealth of birdlife and range of facilities make it one of the favourite places for recreation in Perth, Western Australia.
things to do in perth • wildlife close to central perth • recreation in perth • perth's wetlands • location of lake monger
Lake Monger's convenient access from the city, wealth of birdlife and range of facilities make it one of the favourite places for recreation in Perth, Western Australia.
things to do in perth • wildlife close to central perth • recreation in perth • perth's wetlands • location of lake monger
Birdwatching With Children: How Birds Get Their Names
It's almost time for school to begin again, and in honor of that I'm beginning a series of articles specifically geared towards birdwatching with children. Birdwatching can be a great activity for kids, it's fun and they can learn valuable lessons about the natural world. I encourage you to try it!
birdwatching • children • homeschooling • lesson plans • nature study
It's almost time for school to begin again, and in honor of that I'm beginning a series of articles specifically geared towards birdwatching with children. Birdwatching can be a great activity for kids, it's fun and they can learn valuable lessons about the natural world. I encourage you to try it!
birdwatching • children • homeschooling • lesson plans • nature study
Basic Daffodil Show List
The basic show list of daffodils should include all listed RHS divisions, and some classifications that are extra-divisional. When I say extra-divisonal, I mean outside any single single division, such as collections of pink, red/orange, reverse bi-colors, white, yellow, or miniature, etc. The extra-divisional collections may be made up with as many divional representatives as the shower would like to include. Take a look at this show list.
daffodil • narcissus • show daffodil list • show daffodils • show bulbs
The basic show list of daffodils should include all listed RHS divisions, and some classifications that are extra-divisional. When I say extra-divisonal, I mean outside any single single division, such as collections of pink, red/orange, reverse bi-colors, white, yellow, or miniature, etc. The extra-divisional collections may be made up with as many divional representatives as the shower would like to include. Take a look at this show list.
daffodil • narcissus • show daffodil list • show daffodils • show bulbs
Exploring The South Downs
Find out more about the South Downs, an area comprising two areas of outstanding natural beauty in the UK - East Hampshire and Sussex Downs.
exploring the south downs • south downs way • seven sisters country park • south downs walks • south downs national park
Find out more about the South Downs, an area comprising two areas of outstanding natural beauty in the UK - East Hampshire and Sussex Downs.
exploring the south downs • south downs way • seven sisters country park • south downs walks • south downs national park
The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail
Texas hosts more migratory birds than almost any other state. The Lone Star state was also the first to create birding and wildlife viewing trails.
the great texas coastal birding trail • coastal wetlands • texas parks and wildlife department • seabrook trail system • neotropical migrant species
Texas hosts more migratory birds than almost any other state. The Lone Star state was also the first to create birding and wildlife viewing trails.
the great texas coastal birding trail • coastal wetlands • texas parks and wildlife department • seabrook trail system • neotropical migrant species
Water and Predatory Birds in the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is dry and arid for the most part, but many species of diverse birds can be found in the gorge.
birds grand canyon • birds arizona colorado • national park birds • water birds grand canyon • hawks grand canyon
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is dry and arid for the most part, but many species of diverse birds can be found in the gorge.
birds grand canyon • birds arizona colorado • national park birds • water birds grand canyon • hawks grand canyon
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
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.
wheeler national wildlife refuge • national wildlife refuge alabama • alabama wildlife • alabama refuge • birding national wildlife refuge
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.
wheeler national wildlife refuge • national wildlife refuge alabama • alabama wildlife • alabama refuge • birding national wildlife refuge
Birdathon, 2001 (Part 2)
My Birdathon team gonzos through Oregon.
birdwatching • audubon • birdathon • oregon.
My Birdathon team gonzos through Oregon.
birdwatching • audubon • birdathon • oregon.
Hot Spots
As man settled on the plains, crops of wheat and corn replaced prairie grasses, and hungry settlers caused the disappearance of many species of wildlife.
As man settled on the plains, crops of wheat and corn replaced prairie grasses, and hungry settlers caused the disappearance of many species of wildlife.
MAKE MINE MEAD
Everything you need to know to fish Lake Mead just out of Vegas
vegas • black bass • lake mead • houseboating • fishing
Everything you need to know to fish Lake Mead just out of Vegas
vegas • black bass • lake mead • houseboating • fishing
2008 Christmas Bird Count At Estero Del Yugo
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.
2008 christmas bird count at estero del yugo • audubon christmas bird count • birding estero del yugo • birding mazatlan mexico • birding mexico estuaries
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.
2008 christmas bird count at estero del yugo • audubon christmas bird count • birding estero del yugo • birding mazatlan mexico • birding mexico estuaries
Birding Mazatlan's Estero Del Yugo
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.
birding mazatlan • birding estero del yugo • birding mexico • mexican beach resorts • bird-watching mexico
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.
birding mazatlan • birding estero del yugo • birding mexico • mexican beach resorts • bird-watching mexico
Birds of Leighton Moss, Lancashire
Tucked away in the north-west corner of Lancashire, bounded on the west by Morecambe Bay, is the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
leighton moss • arnside and silverdale • nature reserves in north-west england • morecambe bay • bitterns
Tucked away in the north-west corner of Lancashire, bounded on the west by Morecambe Bay, is the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
leighton moss • arnside and silverdale • nature reserves in north-west england • morecambe bay • bitterns
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Reserve in California
Discover over 200 types of birds, sea otters, and harbor seals on this family trip to Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Estuary with hiking, kayaks, and Safari Boat Tour.
elkhorn slough wildlife reserve in california • monterey bay wildlife animal reserve • elkhorn slough photo images • family wildlife trips ca • birds sea otters harbor seals in ca
Discover over 200 types of birds, sea otters, and harbor seals on this family trip to Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Estuary with hiking, kayaks, and Safari Boat Tour.
elkhorn slough wildlife reserve in california • monterey bay wildlife animal reserve • elkhorn slough photo images • family wildlife trips ca • birds sea otters harbor seals in ca
Huntington Beach is Surf City USA
With both gentle and epic waves, surfing rules the ocean at Huntington Beach. A luxury vacation can be chock-full of other fun activities too; plenty to do for everyone.
what to do in huntington beach • surf city usa • southern california luxury vacations • fun activities for everyone • seaside towns destinations
With both gentle and epic waves, surfing rules the ocean at Huntington Beach. A luxury vacation can be chock-full of other fun activities too; plenty to do for everyone.
what to do in huntington beach • surf city usa • southern california luxury vacations • fun activities for everyone • seaside towns destinations
In Tasmania Feral Foxes Take Over
The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife.
introduced species • australia • tasmanian devil • ecosystem balance • predation
The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife.
introduced species • australia • tasmanian devil • ecosystem balance • predation
Lindisfarne, Island of Birds, Flowers and Saints
St Aidan, from the monastic settlement on Iona, Scotland, founded a monastery off the wild North-east coast in 635AD, at the request of King Oswald of Northumbria.
holy island northumberland • lindisfarne national nature reserve • the great whin sill • saint cuthbert • birthplace of english christianity
St Aidan, from the monastic settlement on Iona, Scotland, founded a monastery off the wild North-east coast in 635AD, at the request of King Oswald of Northumbria.
holy island northumberland • lindisfarne national nature reserve • the great whin sill • saint cuthbert • birthplace of english christianity
Lough Neagh Walkways in Ireland
Lough Neagh is located in the heart of Northern Ireland and touches 5 of the 8 counties of Ulster. It offers many excellent walkways along its shoreline.
lough neagh walkways • largest freshwater lake in ireland or britain • western shores of lough neagh • heart of northern ireland • ballyronan marina
Lough Neagh is located in the heart of Northern Ireland and touches 5 of the 8 counties of Ulster. It offers many excellent walkways along its shoreline.
lough neagh walkways • largest freshwater lake in ireland or britain • western shores of lough neagh • heart of northern ireland • ballyronan marina
Lunar eclipse
Nature journal for October. With the weather so mild, large flocks of birds are still foraging along the river. October 27 featured a total lunar eclipse.
lunar eclipse • nature journal
Nature journal for October. With the weather so mild, large flocks of birds are still foraging along the river. October 27 featured a total lunar eclipse.
lunar eclipse • nature journal
Thriving Bird Life at Teesmouth and Saltholme
Teesside, in North-east England, is a major industrial region, consisting of oil refineries, a steel works, a nuclear power station and a large chemicals complex.
teesmouth national nature reserve • saltholme • natural england nature reserves • seal sands • rspb bird sanctuaries
Teesside, in North-east England, is a major industrial region, consisting of oil refineries, a steel works, a nuclear power station and a large chemicals complex.
teesmouth national nature reserve • saltholme • natural england nature reserves • seal sands • rspb bird sanctuaries
Winter Birding in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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.
winter birding in san miguel de allende mexico • san miguel de allende • guanajuato mexico • birding mexico • el charco del ingenio
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.
winter birding in san miguel de allende mexico • san miguel de allende • guanajuato mexico • birding mexico • el charco del ingenio
Winter Birds are Arriving in the Northeast
Seasonal variation in birds involves distributional, behavioral, and phenetic changes. These changes increase the enjoyment of birding.
winter birds • connecticut birds • cooper's hawk • junco • raptors at feeders
Seasonal variation in birds involves distributional, behavioral, and phenetic changes. These changes increase the enjoyment of birding.
winter birds • connecticut birds • cooper's hawk • junco • raptors at feeders
Aix les Bains & Lac du Bourget, Savoie Resort
The Savoie resort of Aix les Bains enjoys a scenic location on Lac du Bourget and hot springs, discovered by ancient Celts and still used today in the Thermal Spa.
aix les bains • lac du bourget • thermal spa • hotel aix les bains • savoie resort
The Savoie resort of Aix les Bains enjoys a scenic location on Lac du Bourget and hot springs, discovered by ancient Celts and still used today in the Thermal Spa.
aix les bains • lac du bourget • thermal spa • hotel aix les bains • savoie resort
Elkhorn Slough Safari Tour at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay, California area brims with tourist attractions. One of the most popular, the Elkhorn Slough Safari, caters to photographers, birders and nature lovers.
elkhorn slough safari tour at monterey bay • nature tours in elkhorn slough at moss landing cal • monterey bay california • california wetlands • monterey bay national marine sanctuary
The Monterey Bay, California area brims with tourist attractions. One of the most popular, the Elkhorn Slough Safari, caters to photographers, birders and nature lovers.
elkhorn slough safari tour at monterey bay • nature tours in elkhorn slough at moss landing cal • monterey bay california • california wetlands • monterey bay national marine sanctuary
Exploring the Pacific Coast of Mexico
The first in a series of destination places around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The first article is on the historical town of San Blas,Nayarit, Mexico
mexico • puerto vallarta • vacation • beaches • surf
The first in a series of destination places around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The first article is on the historical town of San Blas,Nayarit, Mexico
mexico • puerto vallarta • vacation • beaches • surf
From Frigatebirds to LBJs...Types of Birds
Bird types are grouped into 6 broad categories for the beginning birder: landbirds, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl, and waders
birds • bird-watching • birding • landbirds • seabirds
Bird types are grouped into 6 broad categories for the beginning birder: landbirds, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl, and waders
birds • bird-watching • birding • landbirds • seabirds
Gone Birding!
Join the author and her extended family on a first birdwatching trip to the local duck pond.
birdwatching • children • nature study • ducks • feeding birds
Join the author and her extended family on a first birdwatching trip to the local duck pond.
birdwatching • children • nature study • ducks • feeding birds
Great Backyard Bird Count - RESULTS!
This was the weekend for the Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Here are my totals.
great backyard bird count • national audubon society • cornell laboratory of ornithology • wild birds • counting birds
This was the weekend for the Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Here are my totals.
great backyard bird count • national audubon society • cornell laboratory of ornithology • wild birds • counting birds
London Walks - A Country Walk in the City
Enjoy an approximately four and a half-mile country stroll in one of the most walkable cities in the world - a walk that includes the previous home of Princess Diana.
london walks • london parks • hyde park • kensington gardens • green park
Enjoy an approximately four and a half-mile country stroll in one of the most walkable cities in the world - a walk that includes the previous home of Princess Diana.
london walks • london parks • hyde park • kensington gardens • green park
National West Coast Recreation Area in Namibia
The area north of Swakopmund is littered with tourist attractions including salt mines, shipwrecks, lagoons and oil rigs as well as the Skeleton Coast National Park.
tourist attractions namibia west coast • skeleton coast park • wlotzkasbaken • shipwrecks in namibia • flamingos in namibia
The area north of Swakopmund is littered with tourist attractions including salt mines, shipwrecks, lagoons and oil rigs as well as the Skeleton Coast National Park.
tourist attractions namibia west coast • skeleton coast park • wlotzkasbaken • shipwrecks in namibia • flamingos in namibia
Nature Reserves of Druridge Bay, Northumberland
The Northumbrian coast is characterised by a series of gently curving bays punctuated by stony promontories. The longest indentation is that of Druridge Bay.
druridge bay • nature reserves in northumberland • bird sanctuaries in northumberland • sssi in northumberland • wildfowl at druridge bay
The Northumbrian coast is characterised by a series of gently curving bays punctuated by stony promontories. The longest indentation is that of Druridge Bay.
druridge bay • nature reserves in northumberland • bird sanctuaries in northumberland • sssi in northumberland • wildfowl at druridge bay
Nature's Signs of Spring are Everywhere
When spring arrives in the northeast USA, the earliest signs are subtle but incontrovertible. The natural world is waking as the days get longer.
indicators of spring • spring mammals • bird behavior in spring • signs of spring • amphibians in spring
When spring arrives in the northeast USA, the earliest signs are subtle but incontrovertible. The natural world is waking as the days get longer.
indicators of spring • spring mammals • bird behavior in spring • signs of spring • amphibians in spring
The Birds of Las Barras de Piaxtla Near Mazatlan
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.
birds of las barras de piaxtla • birding mexico • birding mazatlan • birding sinaloa • la meseta de cacaxtla natural reserve
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.
birds of las barras de piaxtla • birding mexico • birding mazatlan • birding sinaloa • la meseta de cacaxtla natural reserve
Reddish Egret
This article speaks about the problems and future of the Reddish Egret.
red • egret • florida • texas • endangered
This article speaks about the problems and future of the Reddish Egret.
red • egret • florida • texas • endangered
The Colors of Home - Part 2
The second half of an essay about the essence of the Pacific Northwest.
pacific northwest • oregon • nature writing • birdwatching
The second half of an essay about the essence of the Pacific Northwest.
pacific northwest • oregon • nature writing • birdwatching
Division 4 Double Daffodils
Division 4, or double daffodils are some of the most beautiful daffodils in the garden. They can also be trying to grow because of their "habit" of "blasting." In addition, they are hard to groom and place on the show bench, but here is one person's solution.
daffodils • narcisus • growing bulbs • growing daffodils • double daffodils
Division 4, or double daffodils are some of the most beautiful daffodils in the garden. They can also be trying to grow because of their "habit" of "blasting." In addition, they are hard to groom and place on the show bench, but here is one person's solution.
daffodils • narcisus • growing bulbs • growing daffodils • double daffodils
Operation Osprey: Ospreys in the Tower
Part two of a three-part series covers construction of a hacking tower, acquiring young ospreys, and watching their every move.
osprey • pandion haliaetus • cache la poudre river • fort collins • colorado
Part two of a three-part series covers construction of a hacking tower, acquiring young ospreys, and watching their every move.
osprey • pandion haliaetus • cache la poudre river • fort collins • colorado
Snowy Owl
The Snowy Owl inhabits the Arctic Regions of both the old and new world. It is about the size of the Great Horned Owl with a height of about two feet. The average female stands about 26 inches tall while the average male stands a slight smaller at about 23 inches tall.
snowy owl • arctic • white • lemmings • voles
The Snowy Owl inhabits the Arctic Regions of both the old and new world. It is about the size of the Great Horned Owl with a height of about two feet. The average female stands about 26 inches tall while the average male stands a slight smaller at about 23 inches tall.
snowy owl • arctic • white • lemmings • voles
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