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  This “zebra-esque” colored warbler is typically best known for its habit of creeping up and down various tree trunks in search of inspects in small crevices and in the bark. For this reason, this warbler is sometimes also referred to as the “Black and White Creeper”. This warbler (like most others) is a smaller […]  

The every changing plumage of bird species comes in a variety of styles and colors, ranging from the very dull, to the amazingly bright.  Amazingly, there are a number of bird species who in fact, have no coloring to their feathers.  These species feathers are iridescent, meaning the UV rays from the sun cast a […]  

More and more birders are beginning to take their bird watching on the road, even going as far as to design domestic and international travel for birding activities. Let’s face it, the world is a big place, and each geographical location boasts different species, habitats and climates for birds and those of us that love […]  

With hundreds of different bird feeders on the market these days, when first getting into birding, it can be difficult to decide which is best for you and your backyard. Each variety of feeder, typically comes with a wide variety of feeding options, and you can usually find one that fits the type of feed […]