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1. The Mallard Duck The green head, yellow bill, and black rump of the Mallard Duck is a familiar sight for many people living in the Northern hemisphere. Nearly 10 million Mallards live in North America with millions more in Eurasia. It is thought to be the most abunda...
2. California Condor The California Condor was on the brink of extinction with its numbers dropping to less than 25. They are still endangered, but conservation efforts have paid off. Last count there were 356 California Condors in existence with 180 of them flying free....
3. Bird songs and birds voices - a guide Each year in spring time birds bring us joy with their songs. I have only recently started to learn about bird songs because I want to know who is bringing these wonderful sounds to us. Wouldn`t you like to know some of those singers too? It´s easy t...
4. The Merlin Falcon The Merlin Falcon is a small, but deadly bird of prey. They often prey on small to medium size birds, swooping down and grabbing the unsuspecting bird in flight. Once they've sunk their razor-sharp talons into their prey, the fight is over. The s...
5. Ducks, Geese and Swans Anatidae is the biological family that includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swans. Ducks and Geese Poster 26.625 in. x 38.5 in. Buy at AllPosters.com
6. The Best Bird Feeders: A Buyer's Guide Weapons-Grade Feeders That Last For Years! Tired of wasting money on crummy feeders? Having trouble choosing the right bird feeder?  Get the benefit of my years of testing which ones work!  I've finally landed on the best of the best and can...
7. The Red-tailed Hawk The Red-tailed Hawk is the most common hawk in North America. This beautiful bird of prey soars over the open country in search of its prey or perches in a tree at the edge of a field or meadow. With its sharp eyes peeled, it watches for the slightes...
8. The Golden Eagle The Golden Eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. They prefer the open country rather than forests and can be spotted in desert grasslands, and above the timberline.
9. Birdwatching in Thailand - My Favourite Birds I have been birdwatching in Britain since I was just 7 years old, but in comparison, birdwatching in Thailand can be a most amazing experience due to the huge variety of species. Biodiversity is very high in tropical Asia and this is reflected by alm...
10. Birdwatching Equipment That I Can Personally Recommend As a lifelong birdwatcher I have used a large number of binoculars, telescopes, cameras, identification guides and other birdwatching equipment. However, not all of it is exactly what one would hope for. In this lens I will talk about the equipment...
11. The Great Horned Owl The Great Horned Owl is a phenomenal hunter. When it recognizes the sound of prey, it will hop from tree to tree until it pinpoints the source. Then it silently swoops in with its talons wide and pounces on the unsuspecting prey.
12. Birds of Prey: Hawks The term hawk is loosely used. It refers to a small to medium-size woodland bird with a long tail and keen eyesight. They watch their prey from a concealed perch. Once a hawk spots its prey, it swoops down and snatches it up. The prey doesn't rec...
13. Cooper's Hawk The Cooper's Hawk is often confused with the Sharp-shinned Hawk. They have similar markings but the Sharp-shinned Hawk is smaller and has a squared tail. The Cooper's Hawk's tail is rounded. The tail and the size are the only truly distin...
14. Bird House Design, Plans Information, tips and advice on building or buying birdhouses for wild birds. There are about 80 species of cavity dwelling birds in the United States and each has different next box needs. Frequently the bird houses we find in local stores are not s...
15. The American Flamingo The American Flamingo is also known as the Caribbean Flamingo. It is one of the larger flamingos and is closely related to the Greater Flamingo. The Flamingo's pink to red color is due to a chemical carotinoid. Carotinoid is a chemical found in t...
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17. The Common Barn Owl The Common Barn Owl is sometimes called the "monkey-faced owl" because of its white, heart-shaped face and dark eyes. It is a nocturnal bird of prey with keen eyesight, but often locates its prey by sound alone. The Common Barn Owl's fl...
18. Great Grey Owl The Great Grey Owl is one of the world's largest owls. It is often referred to as the Great Grey Ghost or Phantom of the North as it is one of the most reclusive owls of North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is...
19. The Snowy Owl The Snowy Owl is often referred to as the Great White Owl. It is an apt description. It is a magnificent bird and quite a sight to see. It is a nocturnal bird of prey that inhabits the northern regions during mating season, but migrates to warme...
20. The Blue Jay Blue Jays are beautiful birds and fun to watch. There are several that hang around our yard. Their cry is loud and when it's heard the other birds scatter. They have a reputation as backyard bullies and work hard to maintain that status. When the...