I used to think pigeons were the only birds worth noticing, strutting around city squares. Then I saw a Resplendent Quetzal’s emerald tail flash in a misty forest, and my jaw dropped. Earth’s coolest birds are out there, hiding in jungles, deserts, and even my local park, each one a mind-blowing mix of color, smarts, … Read more
I used to think my backyard was just a patch of grass and a rickety fence, but then a streak of electric blue—an Indigo Bunting—zipped by, and I was floored. My yard’s a secret stage for birds I can’t believe are hiding in my backyard, from sneaky hawks to tiny hummingbirds buzzing like mini UFOs. … Read more
I never realized how many amazing birds nearby were waiting to be noticed. In my city park, American Robins strut with their rusty breasts, singing at dawn like they own the place. In my suburban yard, I’ve spotted Yellow-Rumped Warblers during migration, their golden patches glowing in the sun. Even at night, the eerie trill … Read more