In many parts of the world, Eared Grebes are common and easy to find. There are populations around the world, including one that nests in western North America.

Most terns and gulls are white, often with gray and black wings. A Black Tern stands out as one of the few with mostly black feathers.

On a recent trip, we got great looks at a pair of Black-backed Woodpeckers (we found their nest!) and a family of Canada Jays, commonly known as Whiskey Jacks.

This "Brewster's Warbler," or Golden-winged warbler, showed up in a natural area in eastern York County a few weeks ago.

My son Eddie and I got up early one morning this week to see a rare bird that was reported a few hours to the north: the Harlequin Duck.

A few days ago a birdwatcher found a MacGillivray's Warbler less than ten miles from my house.

This past weekend I was able to photograph Snow Buntings for the first time.  These sparrow-like birds visit Pennsylvania in small numbers each year. 

My wife Melissa and I just celebrated our anniversary.  That reminded me of a trip we took to Wyoming years ago on our anniversary. 

Red Crossbills are one of Pennsylvania's least studied breeding birds.  To find nesting crossbills, you usually need to head north. 

Several weeks ago I found a Sandhill Crane sitting on the ground on the far edge of a wetland.