Category Archives: Birding Thursday
Birding Thursday: Calliope Hummingbird
Birding Thursday: Calliope Hummingbird The Calliope Hummingbird in latin means “the little star” and well so, with the gorgeous red streaks of color along their throats. (Source) As the smallest bird in the hummingbird family at just 3.25″ long, it … Continue reading
Birding Thursday: Golden Eagle
Birding Thursday: Golden Eagle It’s been a few weeks since I’ve done my Birding Thursday series, hasn’t it? I apologize if you missed it…but now it’s back, and with what is now becoming one of my favorite raptors, the Golden … Continue reading
BT: Cassowary
BT: Cassowary If you want to see a bird that will confirm for you that they are related to dinosaurs, all you have to do it look at this one: That, is the Australian Cassowary my friends. I was 10 seconds … Continue reading
BT: Short-eared Owl
BT: Short-eared Owl I’m excited because tonight I’m going to a talk about owls. I know, you’re probably thinking, “Uh, what is so exciting about owls?” Well, if you know my blogger buddy Janetha, they are simply the coolest/cutest thing … Continue reading
Thanksgiving as Birding Thursday
Did you really think I wouldn’t make Birding Thursday‘s bird a Wild Turkey!? I know it’s a day late, but I was busy driving over 400 miles in the past twenty-four hours. Lets just say my butt hurts, my knees … Continue reading
BT: Australian Red-backed Fairy Wren And How I Became A Birder
BT: Australian Red-backed Fairy Wren Back in the spring of 2006 I decided I didn’t want to study abroad to Europe like everyone else and instead looked for something more…adventurous. I found out about a program affiliated with my college called The School for … Continue reading
BT: Pygmy Nuthatch
BT: Pygmy Nuthatch (source) There is no way you could not like this bird. Not only is it cute, but it’s call is simply fantastic (What do you think it sounds like? I think it resembles a squeaky dog toy)! In the … Continue reading
BT: How to ID a Bird
BT: How to ID a Bird Today I thought I would give you a lesson on how to identify a bird! I have had many of my blogger friends contact me asking for help on ID’ing a bird that is … Continue reading
BT: Loggerhead Shrike
BT: Loggerhead Shrike I dont’ have a lot of specific, favorite birds. Bird groups, yes. I love hawks, and I love hummingbirds. I know, two different ends of the spectrum, but still. I love them all. This little guy though, … Continue reading