My birding life list. One bird at a time.
Hey guys, welcome back! Alexander Wilson, the so-called father of American ornithology. We've mentioned him before. He dicsovered (or more accurately was the first to officially describe) quite a number of birds. Many of which were subsequently named after him. He has a plover, a snipe, and a phalarope among others. Today, we talk about... Continue Reading →
Hey guys, welcome back! Today is one of my favorite flycatchers, the great crested flycatcher. One of the larger flycatchers, they are easy to tell from all other eastern flycatchers by their reddish brown wings, grayish head, and lemon yellow bellies. In the west, however, there are a number of other flycatchers that look similar... Continue Reading →
Hey guys, welcome back! Today, the fastest animal on the planet; the peregrine falcon! So, yes, let's get this out of the way right at the top. The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth. In a dive, they can reach speeds approaching 200 miles per hour! They are built for speed, and thus... Continue Reading →
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