Owls are predatory birds. As a general group, owls share many characteristics. Most types are opportunistic hunters, feeding on prey as small as a spider or large as a fox. Owls have large eyes, rigid feathers, excellent nighttime vision, acute hearing, sharp talons, curved beaks and a stiff posture. Their front-facing eyes cannot move from side-to-side. The… read more
The Catskill Mountains in New York State are located west of the Hudson River and about 100 miles to the northwest of the huge metropolitan area of New York City. The state's capital, Albany, is to the northeast of the Catskills, which… read more
Iowa is a land-locked Midwestern state bordered by six other states. Its location, in the upper middle of the United States, puts it in the flight path of many migratory bird species traveling from the Gulf Coast. Combined with the bir… read more
Of the 15 types of owls that can be found in Texas, several reside in the eastern portion of the state. These birds of prey subsist on small mammals, lizards, frogs, other birds, and reptiles. Owls are skilled hunters, and most are noc… 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 d… 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.
Search by Keyword
