Woodpeckers in Ohio

Woodpeckers are a colorful, charismatic group of birds that can be found in wooded areas all over Ohio. Because of their striking coloration and behavior, they are an easy group of birds to find and recognize with a good pair…

Birds of North Carolina

North Carolina is a birder’s paradise. There are over 400 bird species that have been recorded within the state. With its varied habitats, 34 National Wildlife Refuges, 12 National Parks, State Parks, and North Carolina’s Coastal Plains (one of the…

Birds of Georgia

  Storks in Georgia Some of the most colorful and unusual wading birds in the United States are found in widely scattered habitats. Except for the white ibis, which is widely distributed throughout Georgia, these birds are primarily found in…

Hawks & Other Raptors in Florida

Diurnal (day-flying) raptors all have hooked bills, prominent eyebrow ridges, enhanced vision, and strong, raptorial talons. Populations of the more than a dozen resident species of raptors of Florida fluctuate with season as individuals migrate into, out of, and through…