While I was at the Cape May Autumn Birding Festival, there was major chatter about a Swainson’s hawk spotted in the area, which excited all of us birders! But as I wondering how the heck people knew ...

Standing at the window watching the weather can become a consuming activity. Even if the weather seems changeless, something will come into view. While so engaged one day last week, a large bird swept ...

Hawks are always items of fascination, especially when they show up in someone’s back yard in the suburbs or even in mid-city, as they’ve been doing in recent winters. Many calls to this desk seeking ...

As with hunters, anglers and outdoor photographers, the sport of birdwatching has its specialists. Some birders specialize in hawk-watching. These sharp-eyed people can pick out a flea on the brow of ...