There are approximately 75 species of swallows throughout the world, with eight of those found in the United States. You can usually see them darting through the sky with their forked tails and sharply pointed wings, catching insects to eat. Swallows usually mate for life, and in some species the male helps incubate the eggs. Swallows are migratory and usual… read more
The Alabama Ornithological Society lists some 420 separate species of birds that can be found in the southern state at some point during the year. Of this number, there are over 150 species that reside in Alabama full time, while 178 different types of birds will spend just the winter months within its borders. Some of the more commonly seen birds include th… read more
There are no entirely orange birds in North America. However, a handful of birds do have orange feathers on parts of their bodies. These birds are identifiable by the orange that may exist on their wings, breast, head, sides or tail. One common partly orange bird's behavior makes it recognizable as well. read more
In the U.S., some birds, mostly members of the swallow family, build mud nests. The birds skillfully combine mud and dirt with their own saliva to construct a sturdy place to live and lay their eggs. read more
The perching birds comprise the world's largest order of birds. Also called songbirds, these types of birds make up 60 percent of the total species of birds. read more
Connecticut has a comprehensive list of bird species that either call the state home or can be seen there while they are in the process of migrating. Raptors, songbirds, game birds and waterfowl reside in Connecticut, living in the for… read more
Millions of people enjoy birdwatching and more than 800 species of birds breed in North America. In New England there are thousands of birds to be sighted, many of which migrate to other locations for part of the year. Amateur birders… read more
While not everybody will accept your invitation to stick around, there are nearly 50 American bird species willing to nest in artificial houses intended for that purpose. Like any house guest, some are less picky than others. Birds wil… read more
Bird-watchers have many tools that they use to identify birds. The most important of these is a field guide that lists the birds in their part of the country. With a reliable field guide and knowledge of what keys to look for, an indiv… read more
The New England states are home to many species of birds, some of which migrate south in the winter and others that remain year-round. While some of these birds are identifiable by their colors, people may recognize a few by their beha… read more
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website lists 420 species of birds that birdwatchers have a chance to glimpse in the state. The list, composed by the Alabama Ornithological Society, features 178 species tha… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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