Birdwatching

Two distinct habits of most birds in California are the dawn chorus and chirping during twilight. But many residents throughout the state are familiar with birds chirping at night, with some literally singing.  Crepuscular and diurnal birds chirp at night in California if there’s artificial light around. Nocturnal birds chirp as they are active at […]

In theory, all carnivorous and omnivorous birds may eat suet. But most birds are opportunistic feeders, and many species adapt their diets seasonally due to practical compulsions, including food availability and nutrition requirements.  Many birds in Southern California eat suet, including kinglets, nuthatches, scrub jays, sparrows, titmice, towhees, warblers, and woodpeckers. A house finch may

California mockingbirds (Mimus polyglottos) are perennial residents throughout the state. It’s one of the most common backyard birds, but it doesn’t have the same feeding habits as the many granivorous species you may be familiar with.  California mockingbirds eat arthropods, insects, berries, and fruits. The songbird loves wild berries, but it also likes cultivated fruits.

Birders may be tempted to feed beach birds in California to get closer to the majestic creatures. Many people simply want to feed birds without any specific or strategic birdwatching motive. But this might get you in trouble with the law. It is illegal to feed beach birds in California. The California Code of Regulations

The Phoenicopterus ruber is one of the six species of flamingos found in the world. This large pink wading bird’s common name is Caribbean flamingo, but the species is also known as American flamingo, which might be found in Florida. Flamingos are found in Florida, both as captives and migrating in the wild. The American

Florida has the second longest coastline in the US, whether you use the data of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association or Congressional Research Service. Naturally, the state is a haven for several types of wading birds, but how many are found in Florida? Dozens of wading bird species are found in Florida, including many

The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is the official bird of seven states in the US. Although cardinals aren’t classified as native to Florida, the species is a common garden or backyard bird in the state. Cardinals typically live in Florida throughout the year. The northern cardinals in Florida nest, breed, and winter in the state.

Florida sandhill cranes are a native species, with around 5,000 birds as non-migratory residents in almost every region throughout the peninsula. Many Floridians find sandhill cranes foraging in their backyards.  Florida sandhill cranes are an endangered species as they are listed as state-designated threatened, but they are not listed as an endangered species in the