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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. The Canada Goose The Canada Goose with its black head and white chinstrap, is among the most familiar of all the North American waterfowl. In the summer they can be seen grazing in large flocks in parks and fields, and along rivers and streams. Canadian Geese are bes...
3. The House Finch The House Finch is a pretty little song bird. Its cheery warble can be heard throughout the year. It is a regular visitor to backyard bird feeders, and makes its home in any man-made structure available. They will nest in garages, barns, under awning...
4. The Black-capped Chickadee This familiar little song bird seems to be in constant motion. It can be seen hopping from branch to branch and tree to tree. Named for its easily recognized song, chick-a-dee-dee-dee, the Chickadee is a regular visitor to backyard bird feeders.
5. The Double-crested Cormorant The Double-crested Cormorant is a seabird and can be seen along the coast and inland waterways. Its name is derived from the crests that appear during breeding season. The Crests are funky looking. They look like little wings growing out of either si...
6. The Rock Pigeon The Rock Pigeon, commonly referred to as simply pigeons, are familiar birds. They can be seen scrounging around dumpsters, picking up French fries dropped near the door to a fast food restaurant, and begging from picnickers in the park.
7. The Northern Flicker Unlike most woodpeckers, Flickers forage on the ground. They think grasshoppers and crickets are a tasty treat, but they will visit your birdfeeder if suet is available. The Northern Flicker is a beautiful bird with easily identifiable markings. They...
8. The Common Loon The Common Loon or the Great Northern Diver is often called the "Symbol of the North." They are reported to be among the oldest groups of birds still living today, with a history stretching back close to 50 million years. The Loon is silent...
9. South Carolina Song Birds There are over 4,000 species of birds that are considered song birds. They are capable of producing a variety of sounds commonly referred to as bird song. Evidence suggests that song birds evolved over 50 million years ago in the Australia, New Zeala...
10. The European Starling The European Starling is a beautiful songbird and is a fairly common sight in North America, but it not a native species. It was brought to New York in the 1890's. The man responsible was a fan of William Shakespeare and wanted all the birds ment...
11. Sanderlings Sanderlings are the most widespread of all the shorebirds. They are often seen on beaches scurrying after waves as they roll back to the sea. They are looking for crustaceans and mollusks exposed by the retreating water.
12. The Hairy Woodpecker The Hairy Woodpecker is often confused with its smaller cousin, the Downy Woodpecker. They both are dark with a characteristic white stripe down their backs, but the Hairy Woodpecker is larger and has a longer bill. They are both beneficial birds, se...
13. My Favorite Songbirds Life can be stressful. When I need a break, need to unwind, I slip outside and spend an hour listening to the birds sing. Listening to the birds and communing with nature relaxes me. I didn't start out as a bird watcher, but evolved into one. If mu...