During late summer the plumages of young birds are fresher and not overly worn. Adults on the other hand show dull, worn feathers. In the fall adults have a full molt including the wings and tail feathers. Juveniles have a full body molt in the fall a month or so later than the adults, but retain their tail and primary and secondary wing feathers. 

In the world of birding, woodpeckers are easy fan favorites. They’re boisterous, easy to find and observe, and have amazing adaptations that aid their industrious lifestyle.

“How old is he? Does he have a website?” My dad interrogated me in Mandarin Chinese.

This week, we will look at two cavity nesting swallows. They are just finishing up the breeding season and fall migration is just weeks away.

This week, we continue our exploration of birds during the breeding season. June is in full swing, and many resident and migratory birds are tending young, both in and out of the nest. This week, we will look at the American Goldfinch and Lesser Goldfinch.