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The two most well-known birds in the world would have to be—no, not Steller’s sea-eagles, albatrosses, or hummingbirds—but two species that have probably become rather mundane in most of our imaginations: the domestic chicken and the domestic turkey...

The two most well-known birds in the world would have to be—no, not Steller’s sea-eagles, albatrosses, or hummingbirds—but two species that have probably become rather mundane in most of our imaginations: the domestic chicken and the domestic turkey...

Many long-time readers of this column will remember that we have an abiding interest in the islands of Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire—three islands off the Venezuelan coast that were historically once collectively known as, along with several other...

Imagine the ultimate Halloween costume. A disguise so incredibly integrated with you that it transforms your appearance completely and wears as easy as your most comfortable clothes. Now imagine this costume just appearing automatically, without any...

It’s a bird that seems to pass through here in Maine quickly in spring. Though it is typically more widespread and abundant in fall migration, it prefers habitats that are often not heavily scanned by birders. During the migration seasons when most...

It’s a bird that seems to pass through here in Maine quickly in spring. Though it is typically more widespread and abundant in fall migration, it prefers habitats that are often not heavily scanned by birders. During the migration seasons when most...

It’s a bird that seems to pass through here in Maine quickly in spring. Though it is typically more widespread and abundant in fall migration, it prefers habitats that are often not heavily scanned by birders. During the migration seasons when most...

The Maine Coast is rich with iconic locations. Some are known for their striking austere beauty. Others, for a unique geological feature. Still others, for their historical significance. Birders, on the other hand, are drawn to places that harbor...

The Maine Coast is rich with iconic locations. Some are known for their striking austere beauty. Others, for a unique geological feature. Still others, for their historical significance. Birders, on the other hand, are drawn to places that harbor...

A few nights ago, according to BirdCast, more than a billion birds were up in the air migrating south across the U.S. BirdCast (birdcast.info), for those that are not familiar with it, is a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Colorado State...