Birds

Perhaps you've seen a change in bird populations right in your own backyard. Perhaps your bird-feed seems to last a lot longer than it did in the past.

This beautiful snowy egret was captured in mid flight. For some reason I always thought of birds as tucking up their legs, but I suppose this creates less drag aerodynamically.

It is no surprise that albino ruby-throated hummingbirds are rare. What is surprising is that one turned up in the backyard of the Gutka family in Chardon Township Ohio. Not only did they actually see the white bird, they also managed to capture it on video. The world of bird watching has been humming about it ever since -- and who could blame them?

One of the best things about wildlife photography is that it can capture moments for us that we would never be able to see with the eye alone. Case in point is this beautiful silhouette of a hummingbird in flight.

It's amazing to think how much importance this common little house wren plays in the ecosystem. It eats insects that could run out of control without the help of birds.

We commonly picture bears, bees, and groundhogs hibernating during the winter, but did you know that some creatures retreat from the world in the summer? These heat-adverse animals estivate.

Ravens are magical, mystical, mysterious birds. They seem even more so when they stop by to chat with Buddha and share lunch from the spiritual offerings.

There are animals all around us and kids can enjoy learning all about the animals they might find wandering through their own yards with this delightful set of Backyard Wildlife Flashcards.