Life in the Leaf Litter: Meet the Ovenbird
“Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie…” Our newest bird of the month might call to mind that familiar nursery rhyme, conjuring images of birds destined for pastry. But the Ovenbird’s unique name has nothing to do with its culinary potential. Over the next three months, we’ll take a closer look at our next warbler, exploring how it lives, breeds, and how to spot it among the leaf litter of our summer woods. The Ovenbird was first described scientifically in the 1700s, when early naturalists referred to it as the “Golden-crowned Thrush,” a name that persisted well…
A Field Guide to Spring’s Brightest Warbler
If the symphony of songs wafting through our yards or the frequency of freckled fledglings at our bird…
A Spring Production: Inside the Breeding Life of the Prothonotary Warbler
The windows overlooking my yard offer a springtime show of cinematic proportions. For weeks, I’ve been…
Springtime Gold: Meet the Prothonotary Warbler
Fuchsia redbud branches. Buttery tulip cups. Snowy cherry trees. Golden Prothonotary Warblers. Our next Bird…