#AtoZChallenge
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A-Z Challenge – K is for Kingfisher
The Belted Kingfisher is a large stocky fish-eating bird with a high pitched call. They are blue-gray and white, however the female has a chestnut colored band around the belly and along the flanks that are not evident in the… Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – J is for Jay
The Florida Scrub-Jay can only be found in…you guessed it….Florida. They have a flat untufted head similar to the California Scrub-Jay. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – I is for Ibis
The Glossy Ibis looks black however if you have a good pair of binoculars, you will be able to see deep maroon, emerald, bronze and violet feathers. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – H is for Heron
Tricolored Herons are slender birds with feathers of blue-gray, lavender and white. The white belly and stripe going up to the neck sets it apart from other herons. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – G is for GALLINULE
The Purple Gallinule is one of the most colorful birds in North America. They are found in the southernmost part of the United States, along the coasts of Mexico, South America and throughout Central America. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – F is for Finch
The male House Finch and Purple Finch are very similar and can be hard to identify. Both can be a light to dark red in color. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – E is for Egret
The Snowy Egret was one of the most hunted birds in the late 1800’s for their elegant feathers to adorn the most fashionable ladies hats. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – D is for Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpeckers are a small woodpecker 5.5-6.5 inches long (14-17 cm). They are often seen on backyard feeders. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – C is for Cardinal
We took a trip to St. Marks Wildlife Refuge yesterday and on my way to the restroom, this male Northern Cardinal swooped down in front of me as I was passing the handicapped parking space. Continue reading
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A-Z Challenge – B is for Bluebird
The Eastern Bluebirds are, yes you guessed it on the east coast and throughout the midsection of North America and down into Central America. The Western Bluebirds are on the west coast from just into Canada and down to Mexico.… Continue reading
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