Birds Archives

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Exploring the Social Buzz: How the Solar Eclipse Impacts Flora and Fauna

As millions of people gaze at the sky on April 8th to watch the total solar eclipse, scientists are busy

How is it that winter’s brutal cold doesn’t appear to faze them? Birds have the highest body temperature in the

Doves have long been revered as a symbol of peace, but the history of how the dove became so cherished

Feathered Friends by Sherrie Versluis With the lovely fall season upon us, it is a perfect time to think about

Feathered Friends with Sherrie Versluis There is no summer bird more anticipated than the American goldfinch. This little bird fills

Feather Friends with Sherrie Versluis Summer is the season of reproduction for wildlife, and wild birds are the most dramatic

Feathered Friends with Sherrie Versluis Living in Canada is a great thing for nature lovers. We are so fortunate to

1. Soap bubble throats. Hummingbirds have brilliant throats, but it is not pigment that is responsible for that luster. Instead,

By Sherrie Versluis There is no bird more recognized in North America than the robin. They are known to many

Bits of light flash off a tiny breast sending out rays of brilliant red and green. A hummingbird has flitted