January 12-16th 2012 Journey through south Florida searching for an array of beautiful and rare birds in ancient moss-covered cypress swamps, everglades prairies that join the sky, and brilliant beaches that sparkle with flashes of roseate wings. Scan across the tips of sawgrass searching for hovering Snail kites and hear the squeal of the elusive [...]
Bird of the Month for November: Northern Bobwhite
The Northern Bobwhite, more often than not, can be heard before it is seen. They get their name from the male’s call: “bob-WHITE!” or “bob-bob WHITE!” The Northern Bobwhite, like many in the Quail family, has been hunted as a game bird. This is highly managed in some states in order to decrease their decline. [...]
From the Editor – November 2011
Autumn has begun here in Florida bringing in those long awaited migratory birds for bird watchers and photographers as well as the cooler weather we much appreciate. The summer was very hot and not much birding activity unless you are an earlier riser and can get out there and beat the heat. Snow has already [...]
haliaeetus leucocephalus
Forest Lawn Cemetery is a popular place. People are just dying to spend time there. For a variety of raptors, including several different hawks, kestrals, osprey, screech owls and the magnificent albeit familiar-to-most-folks bald eagle, it is a great place to call home. The scientific name gives you clues about the structure of the bald [...]
