Rare birds of any kind, any time of year, are a special treat for birders. And in case you didn’t know, we’re looking for rare birds every time we go out. It’s the endless treasure hunt. But most days ...

Some birds are hard to find due to migration patterns, climate preferences, or breeding schedules, but you could spot a rare ...

Birds of a more natural flock have been spotted taking off and landing near the Jamestown airport. Local birdwatchers have recently made an exciting discovery when two separate species of endangered ...

"Like great crested grebes, they have an elaborate courtship display involving pairs meeting breast-to-breast and rising from the water, with lots of head shaking. As breeding red-necked grebes in the ...

In the past few months, rare birds have captivated the American public, with national news running stories on the amazing travels of a Steller’s Sea-Eagle from Russia to Alaska, through Texas, and ...

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A tiny sparrow is causing big problems in Florida for local authorities that have struggled to agree on effective conservation tactics. The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is only 5 inches long and endemic ...

From rare glossy ibis and a great white egret, to a black-crowned night heron and an entire flock of chiffchaffs.