On October 26th. the Raptor Resource Project (RRP) discovered that the Decorah eagle pair were in the process constructing a second nest. This would be their third nest. The first fell during a windstorm a few years ago when a supporting branch broke off of the nest tree....

TONIGHT- Tonight at 7:24 PM both the male and femal Bald Eagles of the Decorah, Iowa, eagle nest were seen together in the nest. The female sat in the nest for a little while while the male was arranging the sticks in the nest; it appeared that the male had brought a large stick with...

Having been seeing alot of nuthatches around recently, and having seen my first brown creeper recently, I have naturaly taken a liking to Brown Creepers. This article lists the similarities and differences between the two tree-climbing birds.      White-Breasted Nuthatches...

   Many sparrow species in the United States, and there are even over 11 in Ohio alone. Two, however have white in the name: the White-Throated Sparrow and the White-Crowned Sparrow.   These both birds are only residents to Ohio during the winter months, but are quite...

   Yesterday the 2013 eagle cam season officially began! To watch it, you'll find it @: www.birdsofohio.webnode.com/eaglecam/ New equipment has been installed, and the cam is LIVE and running! Moderation will not begin until at least mid November. View the cam...

   Last week I saw many white-throated sparrows, but I still wasn't quite convinced that winter birds were here, even though white-throated sparrows are indeed winter birds. But today I was thoroughly convinced. I saw white-throated sparrows, white-crowned sparrows, and pine siskins! My...

   Birds of Ohio.webnode.com greatly needs your help! Each bird ID created needs a high-quality, crisp photo of the bird species being written about. If the male and female do not look alike, then a photo for both the male and female of that species is needed. Even a photo of nests,...

Life List Goes Up 4 In One Day Birding In The Woods Behind His House.      Today was the best birdwatching day of my life. This is a big claim, but it truly was. I added four new species to my life list, and all of the birds were seen right in the woods. Didn't have to travel...

   Wonerful fall birdwatching is just beginning! I usually don't put up my feeders until mid October, because it saves money (less seed to be purchased), and birds don't need free handouts until then, but this year I have had a great temptation that I cannot resist. Putting up my bird...