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Corbel Cormorant Skims the Swamp Surface

At first I simply saw an amber speck moving across the frame of my camera. Then I could make out … More

Belly of the Beast

Aww, Beau, I didn’t  mean it! You’re no beast but a beloved friend—and I just can’t resist a flashy title. … More

Meet Lonnie and Lola Long-Tail

After giving us gales and snow, our vacation island calmed down enough to attract a flotilla of Long-tailed Ducks.  They … More

Hoota, Hoota, Hoota!

That’s how bird books write it, but when I recently encountered Victor, a Victoria Crowned Pigeon, his call seemed more … More

Peek a boo!

Something about pseudo-sleeping flamingoes makes me happy. What makes YOU happy? Cute babies? Pretty babes? Gracious ladies? Astrolabes? All the … More

Cato the Incorruptible

The ancient Roman Cato the Younger was famously incorruptible from the days of his youth, at a time when the … More

The Bird of Good Luck

Gogo the Golden Pheasant is anything but endangered—and some might say his species has been too fortunate… That’s because Chrysolophus … More

Wilbur is in danger 😟 but you can help! 😊

You won’t find Wilbur in your neighborhood pond… Nor may he be found in any wild place of the Western … More

Meet Tonto Two-Tuft

This striking young Northern Cardinal… …seems to be keeping company with the lovely Princess Goldie, hiding in the brush as she feeds … More