By late May, midday temperatures generally will have risen quite a bit, and the demand for fluids follows suit; birds need to drink often throughout the day. While walking along your favourite trail or while birding your preferred ‘patch,’ it’s a good idea to develop a mental map of the locations of mud puddles, streams and ponds. Continue reading Nature’s Birdbath →

Catharus thrush (Hermit, Swainson’s, Veery, Bicknell’s, and Gray-cheeked) identification can be quite a challenge.  I have uploaded some reference photos of Catharus thrushes, and included discussion of some of the critical plumage details and identifying characteristics for each species. Continue reading Notes on the Identification of Catharus Thrushes →