By Jason Martin and Robyn Bailey In many parts of North America, handsome male Northern Cardinals are already singing to attract mates. A bird so visible in the winter landscape begs the question, “How does a flame-red bird that nests close to the ground manage to be so common?” Many people puzzle over how this [...]
By Hugh
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Posted in Birds, citizen science, ecology
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Also tagged birding, Birds, birdwatching, citizen science, Jason Martin, NestWatch, Northern Cardinal, Robyn Bailey, science, sexual selection
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With breeding season in full swing, birds are in a flurry of nesting—that means it’s time for another Funky Nests in Funky Places contest held by our Celebrate Urban Birds project—and you could win prizes for yours. Birds don’t always build in the places you might expect. People have discovered bird nests in boots, grills, flower pots, [...]
They say birds of a feather flock together—but we’re getting into the time of year when those big winter flocks break apart. Birds are pairing up and getting busy nesting. They say a leopard can’t change its spots, but a whole lot of brilliant spring warblers, tanagers, and orioles are on their way to our [...]
By admin
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Posted in Birds, citizen science, News, what you can do
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Also tagged Barn Owl, birding, Birds, birdwatching, breeding, citizen science, Jason Martin, Marsh Wren, Mourning Dove, nests, NestWatch, sayings, slideshow, Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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