Soon, Swallow-tailed Kites will return to the southeast of the United States after wintering in South America. These beautiful black and white raptors soar high in the sky; they are a sign of springtime for us here in Florida. We expect to see them at the end of...

Add "phile" to the end of a word or word stem to indicate love. A Larophile is someone who loves birds in the Laridae family -- gulls and allies.  Gulls can be a challenging family of avian species to study and understand. Different plumages for different age birds adds...

This funny Real Birders Use Four-Letter Words t-shirt is a fun gift idea for birders. Do you know the meaning of four-letter word in this context? Let me explain... Bird banders (also called bird ringers, especially in the United Kingdom) use four-letter codes to identify the species they...

Today is Earth Day. Let's remember the other beings who share our planet. We're the stewards, and we have to do better. Earth Day every day. Reduce your impact, and spread the message. Using this reusable tote bag is a great way to do both. Spread a message of...