Snowy Owls are no doubt magical. They are one of the most, if not the most, instantly recognizable birds around. What makes them so popular? Was it Hedwig of Harry Potter fame that brought them such notoriety or was it just their pure, simple beauty? I don't have the answer to those questions - but I can remember the first Snowy Owl I ever photographed like it was yesterday. It was a bitter cold winter morning. We had been driving around scoping out our favorite hotspots

Ah, the Bluebird of Happiness. This cheerful little bird is a member of the Thrush family. You can't mistake that brilliant royal blue of the male Bluebird, and their warm red breast might remind you of another popular member of the Thrush family - the American Robin. There are three species of Bluebirds in the United States - the Eastern Bluebird (pictured here), the Western Bluebird, and the Mountain Bluebird. These beautiful birds have made a remarkable comeback since t

Yesterday I discussed the importance of a fresh water source for your winter feathered friends, and today I'd like to continue along those lines and talk a bit about suet. This little Chickadee is enjoying part of a tasty morsel left out by some kind souls that feed the birds in the winter at a local pond I visit. In fact, I have no doubt that this very suet feeder kept an Oven-bird alive a couple of winters ago when it found itself stranded all winter in the cold climate of

Happy New Year! I hope the year has been good to you all thus far. I took a little hiatus during the holidays to enjoy precious time with family and friends, but I'm back and looking forward to sharing with you all that 2019 has to offer! Winter has been pretty mild here in New England, but rumor has it that it is about to rear its ugly head! And as the temperatures plunge, my old friend Bobby Blue Jay is here to remind all of you backyard birders to keep a source of fresh