Anne Hay
Exploring the Turkey Vulture’s Sense of Smell
Finding Unseen Carrion In 1979 David Houston did a study on the efficiency of Turkey Vultures finding carrion by smell. The study…
Why are Red-Tailed Hawks So Common?
Red-tailed Hawks are the most common soaring hawk in North America. Yet you may have one living near you and not even…
Belted Kingfisher: A Water Dependent Bird
If you have ever seen a Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) it is probably around water. Water may even influence migration patterns, as…
Grackles: Why Do They Look Upward?
The Arrival of Grackles Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) are birds that often arrive in large flocks. This arrival is not a welcome one…
Long-eared Owls: Appearance, Habitat, and Behavior
Long-eared Owls are just one of about 250 species of owls living in the world. They reside on every continent except Antarctica….
Downy Woodpeckers: Small Drummers
Downy Woodpeckers (Dryobates pubescens) are only one of 239 species of woodpeckers worldwide. They are also the smallest woodpecker in all of…