Can You Keep a Rock Pigeon? How to Care for This Urban Bird
Introduction: From Street Corners to Home Perches Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) are everywhere—in cities, parks, rooftops, and plazas. These familiar …
6 Wetland Birds You Should Know in Michigan
Introduction: Voices from the Marshes Michigan’s wetlands are rich, living mosaics of cattails, quiet shallows, and reed-choked edges—habitats teeming with …
Michigan’s Common Loons: Ghostly Divers of the Northern Lakes
Introduction: The Haunting Call of the North Echoing across the mirror-like surfaces of Michigan’s northern lakes, the eerie, flute-like calls …
Caring for White-Eyes at Home: A Guide for U.S. Bird Enthusiasts
White-eyes, with their delicate bodies, bright olive-green feathers, and iconic white eye-rings, have long enchanted bird lovers around the world. …
16 Types of Gulls in Alabama (With Identification Tips)
Gulls are more than just seaside scavengers. With their keen eyesight, graceful flight, and often striking plumage, these birds have …
Hawaiian Kingfishers: Saving One, Watching the Other
Kingfishers are often associated with bright plumage, quick movements, and riverside perches. But in the Hawaiian Islands, these birds tell …
Top 3 Rare Falcons in Hawaii and Where to Spot Them
When people imagine the Hawaiian Islands, they picture white sand beaches, lush rainforests, and colorful tropical birds. But high above …
Avocets and Stilts of Hawaii: A Tale of Two Elegant Waders
Hawaii’s wetlands, though limited in area, host a fascinating cast of long-legged shorebirds. Among the most graceful of these are …
Birdwatching in Michigan: A Close Look at 31 Gull Species
Michigan, with its extensive shoreline along four of the five Great Lakes, is a hotspot for gull enthusiasts. From city …
7 Types of Plovers in Michigan (with pictures)
Michigan’s rich array of lakeshores, wetlands, and open fields provides habitat for a diverse group of shorebirds known as plovers. …