by Elinor Cohen Looking to boost your mood? Try listening to the birds! With the overload of information we have at our fingertips these days, it can be hard to find a moment truly all to yourself. Whether it’s a text from a friend or a work email, it seems...
Florida’s Finest: The Florida Scrub-Jay
July 31, 2023
The Florida Scrub-Jay is a sight to be seen! That is, if you're lucky enough to see it.
Summer Bird Watching Tips
June 28, 2023
Summer is the perfect time for bird watching. Perhaps you have extra time now that the school year is out, or maybe you just tend to be outdoors more often given the warmer weather. The more relaxed pace of this time of year inspires many to revisit some of their...
Staying Chipper with the Chipping Sparrow
May 28, 2023
Gaze upward in a suburban neighborhood or a grassland community in North America and you’re likely to see a Chipping Sparrow. “Chippies,” as they are affectionately called, get their name from the sharp “chip” sound they make as they forage for food. This is distinct from their song, which...
Wild Bird Feature: Cedar Waxwings and Bohemian Waxwings
April 27, 2023
What to Know About Waxwings (Bombycillidae) Mid-sized, social, and symbolic of the need for change, Waxwings are a unique wild bird species. Two types of Waxwings can be found in North America: The Cedar Waxwing and The Bohemian Waxwing. Known for being fruit-lovers, Waxwings tend to travel in large flocks...