For many in both Europe and North America, seeing a robin signals the arrival of spring. Despite their shared name and slight similarities in appearance, the European robin (Erithacus rubecula) and the American robin (Turdus migratorius) are actually quite different … Read More
With its diverse habitats ranging from coastal areas to thick woodlands, Maine is a wonderful place to be a birder or birdwatcher. For residents of Maine, bird feeders provide an easy and enjoyable way to observe numerous bird species. Here … Read More
The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is a fascinating bird known for its relatively large size, striking appearance, and exceptional fishing abilities. These birds are a joy to watch and surprisingly easy to photograph because they tend to stay very … Read More
Hawks belong to the family Accipitridae, which consists of 255 species split into 70 genera. The Accipitridae family is a big umbrella that not only includes diminutive kites, with the pearl kite only reaching 9 inches (23 cm) in length, … Read More
What is a “True” Finch? True finches, of the family Fringillidae, are small seed eating songbirds with about 240 species divided into 50 genera. Siskins, redpolls, serins, canaries, euphonias, and grosbeaks are all part of the true finches. Other birds … Read More