Birdwatching With Steve — The House Sparrow
A Closer Look at an Oft-Overlooked Feathered Friend The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a small, unassuming, non-migratory bird with a global presence. Its widespread distribution -- coupled with its…
Birdwatching With Steve — The Common Grackle
A Common Bird of Uncommon Intelligence The grackle -- Quiscalus quiscula -- is a common sight across much of North America, its distinctive call and striking appearance making it a…
Birdwatching With Steve — The Pileated Woodpecker
Getting to Know North America's Largest Woodpecker The pileated woodpecker -- scientific name, Dryocopus pileatus -- is a striking and iconic bird, easily recognized by its distinct black and white…
Birdwatching With Steve — The Northern Bobwhite
The Charming and Iconic Symbol of Upland Bird Hunting -- Considered “The Prince of Game Birds -- That’s Also a Favorite of Birdwatchers and Backyard Bird Enthusiasts A Northern Bobwhite…
Birdwatching With Steve: The Blue Jay
Blue Jay -- Wondering What You're Looking At? By Rhododendrites - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=103770921 Some folks love them. Some folks are…let’s just say “less enthusiastic.” However you…