 With wingspans approaching six feet, Turkey Vultures ride currents of air to make their spring and fall journeys, and to cover the miles of their home range in summer. And birding by ear is a great way to approach the world of birds. At this time of year, you may see young birds making their first forays outside the nest. The migrating birds use daylight hours to stop and feed along the way, or rest in protected spots. Not really a hawk at all, the nighthawk is closely related to the more fully nocturnal nightjars, such as the Whip-poor-will of eastern North America. A House Wren sings from inside a thicket. As we ponder the wonders of bird sounds, how many of us think of gulls? This is the time of year that young birds leave the nest, and they are especially vulnerable to cats. Although not a first-rate vocalist, the Tufted Puffin is instantly recognizable to the eye. Puffins are icons of the seabird world. Be still and blend in. At this time of year, you may see young birds making their first forays outside the nest. Its wing and tail feathers are developing nicely, and it has begun to make short flights. The plight of the young bird is illustrated by this encounter between predator and prey, as a young hawk sets out on its first hunting expedition. Band-tailed Pigeons stay in small flocks most of the year, uttering their soft call. This is the time of year that young birds leave the nest, and they are especially vulnerable to cats. With wingspans approaching six feet, Turkey Vultures ride currents of air to make their spring and fall journeys, and to cover the miles of their home range in summer. Be still and blend in. But then, we went astray. And birding by ear is a great way to approach the world of birds. A hummingbird hangs in front of a flower and probes with its long bill, tubular tongue sucking up the nectar that provides essential nourishment. At the crack of the bat, a Blue Jay flies toward first and glides around the base. Shy and sometimes hard to see, the Band-tailed Pigeon lives in low-altitude conifer forests and treed suburbs. The beauty of bird song will abide as long as the natural world abides. This is no fly-by-night joint. But then, we went astray. Back in the days when the buffalo roamed, Brown-headed Cowbirds followed the herds. And no bird has been so often evoked and emulated in song and symphony as the cuckoo. Because frog-leg enthusiasts wanted these tasty morsels locally available. Although not a first-rate vocalist, the Tufted Puffin is instantly recognizable to the eye. But starting a century ago, this large frog was introduced all across the West. Are gulls underrated as singers? The beauty of bird song will abide as long as the natural world abides. At the crack of the bat, a Blue Jay flies toward first and glides around the base. Puffins are icons of the seabird world. The White-bearded Manakin lives in Trinidad and throughout much of South America. The plight of the young bird is illustrated by this encounter between predator and prey, as a young hawk sets out on its first hunting expedition. |
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