Almost everyone has seen a woodpecker at least once in their life, and if you haven’t seen one, then there is a good chance you’ve at least heard one! With their bright colors, loud pecking on tree trunks that can echo, and their equally loud calls to one another, woodpeckers are not subtle birds. More…
Michigan is a state of many seasons. It can become bitterly cold because of bordering the Great Lakes, and it can also be sweltering hot during the summer months. There are dunes, dark forests, and even beaches in this state, and the birds of Michigan take full advantage of this vast wilderness. While you might…
Of all of the bird species to see while birdwatching, woodpeckers are some of the most entertaining. Unlike other birds that you only hear when they vocalize to one another, the famous tap tap tap of the woodpecker is unmistakable and can be heard throughout the forest. There are over 300 species worldwide, and eight…
Indiana has many beautiful sights, including thick forests, waterfalls, and lots of farmland. That doesn’t mean Indiana is lacking in exciting wildlife to see. In fact, Indiana has a thriving population of beautiful birds that draw birdwatchers in from all across the country! Indiana is home to songbirds, hawks, eagles, and even woodpeckers! Not just…
In your day-to-day life, you might see a woodpecker every once in a while and think that they all look the same. While most woodpeckers might all have that trademark black, red, and white coloration and loud, tree-boring habit, there are actually many unique woodpecker species! In fact, there are 23 woodpecker species in the…
Discovering the unique and special birds that reside in your state can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but in order to know what to look for, you need to know which birds are out there! Woodpeckers are favorites of bird watchers everywhere, beloved for their bright colors, specialized feeding methods, and their trademark loud…
Kentucky is a state of many wonders, including the longest cave in the entire world, Mammoth Cave, and a plethora of different animals to see and enjoy. One of the most sought-after types of animal sightings are those related to specific types of birds, and with 375 species of birds in Kentucky, it’s easy to…
In the United States, birdwatching is so popular it could almost be considered a national hobby. With 1,107 bird species to be found around America, the hobby of finding and identifying birds isn’t one that will ever get boring. In the state of Delaware alone, there are an amazing 427 bird species, and that’s just…
Connecticut, one of the first official US states, has a plethora of different habitats where many bird species can make their home. There are hundreds of different birds in Connecticut, of all different colors and sizes, but one type of bird is much less common than the others: the hummingbird. Hummingbirds are the smallest bird…
West Virginia is known for beautiful natural sights: mountains, rolling rivers, and gorgeous leaf colors when summer changes to fall. It isn’t just the world of West Virginia itself that is spectacular, though. It’s also the wildlife, including birds! This state has so many vast forests that it’s a given that West Virginia has a…
