The artistic black lines of the bill, facial mask extending beyond the gape along with the subtle apricot shading between crown and its long white body are striking features of the Northern Gannet. A most remarkable sight is the feeding behavior of large flocks of gannets as they plunge–dive at 60-mph from great heights (50-130…

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Although this is a once in a blue moon photo by Bob Montanaro, we often see Mourning Doves in our neighborhoods and farms sitting on wires. Mourning Doves have thrived on human encroachment by easily adapting to humans. They build a hurried platform nest of sticks in 2-4 days. An average of 2 eggs are…

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Isn’t she a beauty? Often the female of many bird species is less colorful than the male, and we do not appreciate her. In her own right, this Northern Cardinal, with her bright orange, seed-crushing bill, reddish wings and tail would be touted as a unique, colorful bird if she did not have such a…

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How graceful and elegant is the Mute Swan! We associate them with music and dance. Partners for life, in mating rituals, they synchronically swim. With S curved necks bending and turning, white wings held tucked, yet feathers fluffed and tail participating as they pirouette together, dipping their heads in the water, and stretching their necks…

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