Stan's Field Guide

Squirrels. It can be a challenge to love them, but I don’t have any problems liking a red squirrel. They’re funny, dramatic, and seem to be on some kind of stimulant. What a joy to watch.

Bird ID can be challenging. And frustrating. But birding doesn’t have to be about exhaustive listing and identification. Sometimes it’s just nice to see a pretty bird.

I saw these amazing Trumpeter Swans (and a bunch of other migrating birds) in the swamps of Toledo last weekend.

Crow Confusion

I get two kinds of Crows in my yard, and they look pretty much exactly alike. How do I tell them apart? Through conversation

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What’s the difference between a Pine Siskin and a House Finch? Not much. But there is a difference! Let me explain. Do you recognize any of the mystery birds at the end of the video?

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Tufted Titmouse Dreams Big

A Tufted Titmouse visited the feeder and took on a really ambitious meal. If you eat the whole thing, it’s free! Actually, the food at the feeders is always free. But I hope he eats it all.

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Loons are migrating through Indiana, and I am stoked. They’re called Great Northern Divers in Europe, and I get it. They are great divers.

When will Hummingbirds be back? SOON!

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are making their truly spectacular migration across the Gulf of Mexico as we speak. When will they arrive where you live?

Check out the cool data visualization at eBird: https://science.ebird.org/en/status-and-trends/species/rthhum/abundance-map-weekly?week=1

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There’s a housing crisis in my yard! The birds are looking for nesting spots.

Dark-eyed Juncos used to be widely called snowbirds. Because in large parts of the US, they show up in the late fall, just when snow is arriving. These days, we know their real made up name, and they’re cute winter visitors