Birdwatchers are flocking to Alabama to see an uncommon yellow cardinal after photographs of the strange critter emerged on the Internet and social media. The bird was discovered in Charlie Stephenson's property in Alabaster, Alabama, in late January. According to Geoffrey Hill, an Auburn University biology professor, the cardinal is an adult male of the same species as … [Read more...] about One in a Million Yellow Cardinals Were Spotted in Alabama, According to The Spirit Bird
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Over Iceland, The Northern Lights Take on The Appearance of The Famous Bird
These stunning images of the aurora borealis captured the moment the lights formed the silhouette of a phoenix - the mythological huge fire-eating bird. The image, obtained by photographer Hallgrimur P Helgason, impressed Kaldarsel residents with its spread wings and distinctive bird-shaped features. Mr Helgason, 64, said the bird appeared in the night sky an hour after … [Read more...] about Over Iceland, The Northern Lights Take on The Appearance of The Famous Bird
Rare Scene: 30 Hummingbirds Congregate For A Pool Party In A Bird Bath
It's not just humans that get to enjoy pool parties. These kinds of exuberant gatherings, splashing and all, are also encouraged by bird baths. This wonderful video of a huge hummingbird bath was shot by backyard nature retailer Wild Wings, which specialises in fountains and feed. In less than a minute of video, 30 of the avian animals can be seen soaking up the chilly, … [Read more...] about Rare Scene: 30 Hummingbirds Congregate For A Pool Party In A Bird Bath
Amazing Metallic Bird Sculptures Made from Vintage Typewriter Parts by Jeremy Mayer
The idea that typewriters can only produce written work is contested by Jeremy Mayer. The artist searches local Bay Area stores and garbage bins for analog processors that are in need of repair, which he then disassembles, sorts, and reassembles into metallic sculptures. He has also created anatomical recreations, symmetrical assemblages, and an ongoing series of birds, the … [Read more...] about Amazing Metallic Bird Sculptures Made from Vintage Typewriter Parts by Jeremy Mayer
This is The World’s Smallest Bird
He's the size of a BEE. During the spring and summer, hummingbirds may be seen hovering in midair, dipping their long, tapered bills deep into the centers of flowers. While these birds are recognized for their diminutive size, their mile-a-minute wings and iridescent feathers make them easy to notice. But one variety of hummingbird is rather mysterious, even if you live … [Read more...] about This is The World’s Smallest Bird