What's a nyctophile, and what does it have to do with owls? A nyctophile is a person, animal, or thing that prefers darkness. It can also mean one that prefers the nighttime. The fact that most owls are nocturnal makes this 5-star word apply to most species of owl. Maybe it describes you too?
This fun design for night owls or owl lovers features a wide-eyed un-tufted owl (maybe a Northern Saw-whet?) flying with wide eyes in a starry night sky. We thought this would be a fun and appropriate design to share as we move deeper into fall and celebrate our spookiest holiday, Halloween!
This original owl design is shown here on a black kid's shirt. You can also find this design on a variety of t-shirt styles as well as gifts and novelty items; see some ideas below.
Patch birding is the best. You can get a real feel about trends and the movement of birds from the repeated study in one location. And your own back yard can be your local patch! I've been enjoying the birds in our yard. Depending on the time of year,...
If you're going out where you might not be able to keep your physical distance, it's a good idea to wear a face mask. The CDC recommends the use of face coverings in addition to social distancing and other measures to fight the spread of COVID-19. If you're doubling...
This design features the classic cut-out triangle eyes and nose of a carved Halloween pumpkin. The eyes and nose seem familiar, but there's something interesting going on with the pumpkin face's mouth -- it's a silhouette of a swift-type bird! This fun bird/jackolantern mashup design for Halloween is...
Purple Martins are large swallows that live in the New World. These migrant birds winter in South America and breed across North America. The species is known for its near-reliance on manmade structures for their nesting. This is especially true for Purple Martins that nest across eastern portions of...
