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Types of Eagles in New Jersey: Where to Find Bald and Golden Eagles
Fifty years ago, New Jersey had exactly one nesting pair of eagles left in the entire state.
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4 Types of Falcons in Utah and Where to Spot Them
A red-tailed hawk circling over the Wasatch Range grabs plenty of attention, but the real speed specialists in Utah’s skies belong to a different family entirely.
4 Types of Wrens in Virginia and How to Identify Them
Wrens in Virginia are easy to hear and surprisingly hard to see.
7 Warblers in Louisiana: How to Identify Each Species and Where to Find Them
Louisiana sits on one of the busiest bird migration corridors in North America, and warblers make up a huge share of the traffic.
5 Types of Falcons in Texas and Where to Spot Them
A falcon streaking past at highway speed on a fence post outside Amarillo and a falcon perched on a downtown Houston skyscraper ledge might belong to two completely different species, yet most drivers never look up long enough to tell.
Hummingbirds in Arkansas: The Two Species to Watch for and How to Attract Them
Every spring, backyard birdwatchers across Arkansas start scanning their feeders for a flash of iridescent green and red.
7 Warblers in Vermont: Where to Find Them and How to Tell Them Apart
Every spring, warblers in Vermont turn maple groves and streamside thickets into a moving kaleidoscope of yellow, blue, and chestnut.
The 2 Types of Eagles in Maine: Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles
Anyone researching the types of eagles in Maine quickly learns there are really only two worth knowing well, though a third has occasionally wandered in from across an ocean.
Gulls in Virginia: 4 Species Every Birdwatcher Should Know
Most people glance at a gull wheeling over a Virginia Beach parking lot and call it a “seagull,” but that single word hides a surprising amount of diversity.
Cardinals in Arizona: How to Spot the Northern Cardinal and Desert Pyrrhuloxia
Most people know the name “Cardinals” from Arizona’s NFL franchise, but the actual bird behind that name is a much rarer sight in the state than the mascot suggests.
Wrens in Oklahoma: How to Identify the Carolina, House, Bewick’s, and Rock Wren
A bird weighing less than an ounce can still out-sing almost everything else in an Oklahoma backyard, and that is exactly the reputation wrens have earned across the state.
3 Types of Falcons in Virginia: How to Identify Each Species
A bird diving at 200 miles per hour sounds like fiction, but it happens regularly over Virginia’s cliffs, bridges, and even downtown skyscrapers.
Can You Own a Parrot in Minnesota? Laws, Permits, and Restrictions Explained
If you are wondering whether you can own a parrot in Minnesota, the short answer is yes for the vast majority of pet parrot species.
Feeding Wild Birds in Virginia: Laws on Bears, Waterfowl, and HOA Rules
Hanging a bird feeder in your Virginia backyard seems harmless enough, but the Commonwealth has a patchwork of rules that can turn a well-meaning hobby into a code violation.
7 Warblers in Missouri and How to Tell Them Apart
Missouri sits at the crossroads of one of North America’s busiest songbird flyways, and warblers in Missouri put on one of the state’s best natural shows every spring and fall.
3 Types of Finches in Tennessee (and How to Tell Them Apart)
Anyone who fills a backyard feeder in Tennessee eventually meets a small, thick-billed visitor that cracks seeds with surprising speed.
Types of Vultures in Pennsylvania: Turkey and Black Vulture Identification Guide
Look up on a warm Pennsylvania afternoon and a dark bird tilting unsteadily across the sky on wings held in a shallow V is hard to miss.
3 Types of Herons in Maine and Where to Find Them
Maine’s coastline and inland wetlands support several colonial wading birds, but most birdwatchers only ever encounter three of them regularly.
Types of Eagles in California: How to Identify Bald and Golden Eagles
Only two eagle species claim permanent residency in the United States, and both fly through California’s skies year-round.
7 Types of Birds in Alaska: From Bald Eagles to Trumpeter Swans
Alaska’s coastline, tundra, and boreal forest support one of the most varied bird populations in North America.
