Birds of prey have excellent vision, they need it to be able to see prey from perched in a tree or soaring high above the ground. Though, something can get in the way of their vision, making it difficult to clearly see, especially when out in the open, and that is the sun. Many times…
Category: birding
Birds of North America Project
As an artist and lifelong birder, its always been in my head to do a huge art project revolving around birds. The idea that most stuck out to me was drawing all the birds of North America. But just drawing all those species just didn’t seem like enough, even though drawing all those species in…
What is an irruption of birds?
Many birders and nonbirders alike may be noticing a few different bird species that they don’t normally see at their bird feeders this winter. Large yellow and brown finches with white and black wings and thick pale beaks have been seen invading platform feeders. Small streaked finches, slightly smaller than a goldfinch with a thin…