WATCH: Frosty the Grosbeak? An Interesting Bird Captured on Camera
Spot the difference! Last week a very unusual (and beautiful) bird paid a visit to our Ontario FeederWatch Cam—an Evening Grosbeak that looks like it went through a stone-washer. Watch the clip, then learn about different color variations that you can look for in your own yard.
Mystery bird by Jack Belleghem / Macaulay Library.
Which Species Is This?
Whether you call it a sawbill, fish duck, sheldrake, goosander, or its "official" English name, this utterly handsome duck is a welcome treat that often appears as the weather cools. It spends the winter on both salt and freshwater, staying as far north as the unfrozen water will allow. Females are a study in cinnamon and silver, while males have a dark mallard-green head and show an abundance of bright white while floating. Do you know the name of this debonair diver?
Blue Jay by Deborah Bifulco / BirdShare.
Cache Me If You Can!
Did you ever see a bird visit your feeder dozens of times in a row, flying off with a seed each time? Can they really be that hungry? When birds cache—that is, hide and store seeds and other food items for later—it's like they're playing a giant game of concentration.Learn about the fascinating range of caching behavior, from scatter-hoarding to decoying would-be cache-robbers.
Photo by Darcy Rose.
What Kind of Binoculars Are Right for You?
Binoculars help make birding a joy—but it can be bewildering to choose among many options. Do you want something big and bright, demure and light, or a sweet spot in between? Whether you’re shopping for yourself or gifting to a loved one, we can help you pick the right design.
Field Inclusive founders Lauren Pharr and Murry Burgess. 📷by Miriam Antelis.
Two Scientists Are Aiming to Make Fieldwork Safer for All
Founded by two graduate students in 2022, Field Inclusive is working to raise awareness of the risks that minority scientists face when they go into the field. Read their story.
Bird News and Resources
Calling All Shutterbugs: Flip through your best bird photos or plan a photo outing to your favorite spot! The annual Wild Birds Unlimited BirdSpotter Photo Contest opens for submissions this week.
Bird Learning for Less: Every single Bird Academy online course is currently on sale. Take advantage of the discounts, for yourself or for a holiday gift.
WATCH: Mapping Migration Using Feathers: Dr. Kristen Ruegg was at the Cornell Lab last month to give the Paul C. Mundinger Distinguished Lectureship, focused on the Bird Genoscape Project. Watch now.
Attend a Bird Festival: Festivals are a great way to enjoy birds and meet like-minded people—check out our full listings.
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