Bird Species Links

Why does Clutch Size Vary Between Bird Species (BellaOnline)

A common question that many birders have often is asked is why one species of birds may only lay a few eggs while another species may lay many eggs. A group of scientists has completed a study of over 5,000 species of birds examining the reasons for different size clutches.

Bird buffs staying busy during winter months (News Transcript)

During New Jersey's winter season, more birds show their beaks than in the summer. That's why this is the perfect time of year to see different species of birds. Dena Temple, publicity chairwoman for the Monmouth County Audubon Society, said the winter season brings a variety of ducks to the Jersey Shore.

Locals join in Audubon bird count (Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum)

BUCYRUS -- For all the bird-watchers out there, it was time to grab the binoculars, head to a favorite spot and look for the vast number of species making their way about north central Ohio.

Crawford County bird count spots more than 50 species (Mansfield News Journal)

BUCYRUS -- Bird watchers grabbed binoculars and kept their eyes peeled Saturday.

Ruby Lake refuge bird count a success (Elko Daily Free Press)

ELKO — Volunteers counted more species but fewer individual birds during the 2008 Christmas Bird Count at the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge.