Introduction to Birdwatching 2009

For bird lover who have never been brave enough to take on the challenge of bird watching, the Introduction to Birdwatching 2009 is the perfect opportunity to start this hobby. This magnificent informative event will not only explore the natural wonders of the park, but teach those participating, how to look for birds, and share [...]

Massachusetts Cage Bird Show 2009

The Massachusetts Cage Bird Show 2009 will show case the most colorful variety of birds on the 17th of November 2009, at the Weymouth Lodge of Elks. Guests to the show will be able to see wonderful birds such as Softbills, Finches, Borders, Glosters and many more. Some of the top breeders will have their [...]

Exotic Bird and Reptile Expo 2009

The Hickory Metro Convention Centre will be hosting the Exotic Bird and Reptile Expo 2009 on the 12th of September 2009. This annual event is organized by Catawba Valley Feathers and combines the cool and collective reptile world with the colorful, fascinating and song filled world of exotic birds. Fun filled activities such as face [...]

Madison Exotic Bird Fair 2009

The Madison Exotic Bird Fair will be hosted at the VFW Hall in Madison on the 6th of September 2009. Birds of all shapes and sizes will be on display as well as a host of vendor stores and exhibitors, with a wide variety of bird related products. Bird enthusiasts should not miss out on [...]

Common Loon (Gavia immer)

The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is a bird belonging to the loon (diver) family that is widespread across the northern United States, Canada, Greenland and Alaska. There are even some smaller populations living in Iceland. Also known as the Great Northern Diver, the bird has a reclusive nature and tends to favour secluded lakes or [...]

Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus)

The Crested Caracara (Polyborus plancus) has a body length of between 19 to 23 inches and so is a relatively large bird. The wingspan is four-foot in length and the average bird weighs between the region of one and a half to three and a half pounds. The variance of weight is dependant on where [...]

Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)

The scientific name of the Eastern bluebird is the Sialia sialis. The bluebird is a small thrush and is 5.5 inches long with a narrow black bill. The bluebird found in Southwestern United States is lighter in colour than the Eastern bluebird elsewhere. You will often see the bluebird in open patches of ground like [...]

Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana)

The smallest of the three different Kingfisher species found in the United States, the Green Kingfisher (Chloroceryle americana), is about 19 cm long and features the large beak and short tail which is typical of the species. It is widely spread from southern Texas through Central and South America to central Argentina. It is often [...]

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

Also known as the ‘Redbird’ the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is one of the most popular birds in the United States. Easily identified by its bright red coloring, this pretty little bird is a common sight on snow-covered bird feeders across most of eastern USA. Its range even extends as far as southeastern Canada, Mexico, [...]

Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)

The Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) is a tiny shore bird that measures 5.5 inches in length, with orange legs and a stubby little bill. Generally, the adults have white faces with a black stripe across their forehead and a thick band of black across their breast. Some adults have paler breast bands, and at times [...]

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