Scrubfowl and their Spectacular Nests

Some bird species build very large nests. The Bald Eagle, for instance, arranges sticks and branches into a giant platform weighing hundreds of pounds. One bald eagle nest that fell from a tree weighed in at 2 tons!

The Best Places to Watch Penguins

An Antarctic cruise is a dream-vacation for penguin fans. Antarctica is the only place where you’ll find the famous Emperor Penguin. But you don’t have to travel quite that far to see penguins in the wild – many penguin species live in places much easier, and less expensive, for people to visit. Here are some examples for the travel-minded bird watcher:

The Wonders of Migration

Each autumn, many wild birds make an incredible journey. As the days get colder, and foods like fruit and insects get scarce, they move south to warmer lands (or north if they live in the Southern Hemisphere). This is known as migration.

Bird watching in Australia

Australia offers bird-enthusiasts a very special treat. You could spend a lifetime learning about this island-continent’s 770 species of birds.

Bowerbirds – Birds.com

If you’ve ever marveled at the structure of a robin’s nest, you’ll be blown away by what bowerbirds can do. This family of birds, found in Australia and Papua New Guinea, take nest construction to a whole new level. They even do some interior decorating!

Pet Bird Species: Cockatiel – Birds.com

Cockatiels are popular pets for a good reason: they’re an affordable bird with lots of personality.

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