As fall fades into winter so does our variety of song birds. On the other hand, the number of birds of prey, otherwise known as raptors, greatly increases in the area. The word raptor comes from the ...

A rough-legged hawk kiting in Hampton, New Hampshire. The rough-legged hawk is an Arctic visitor that spends the winter in New Hampshire. It has a unique ability to hover in mid-air while hunting, and ...

Iowa has a rich diversity of wintering diurnal raptors. About 14 species are found during the coldest months, which include the broader categories of eagles, hawks and falcons. While most raptor ...

Each year when the first snow flies many species head south for their annual migration. Arizona is a favorite destination for Montanans. Some prefer Florida, California or the Caribbean. But, what ...

I had just returned home from a short stay in the hospital after foot surgery and was supposed to have someone with me for the next 24 hours. That didn't happen, as there were more urgent matters at ...

As February advances, we are treated to some interesting birds seen — or at least noticed more — this time of year out in the expanses of fields in the country. These are not the typical birds that ...

During November, we saw many changes as we got deeper into the season. It almost appeared as though the weather could not decide what to do during some of the days this month. The nights froze, the ...

Well, we finally had some real winter and we are right in the middle of the winter season. Now when we have 30-degree highs it doesn’t seem so bad compared to single digit temps along with brutal wind ...

The rough-legged hawk, this week’s bird of the week, is an aspirational bird. In other words, I haven’t seen one this season, but I hope to – although I don’t expect to see one, at least without some ...

This episode was originally broadcast on Nov. 19, 2021. When we think of snowbirds, we usually mean folks who leave New Hampshire in the winter for warmer places like Florida or Arizona. But the rough ...