Creature Feature: Solitary Sandpiper
The little sandpiper nimbly stepped through the puddles at the edge of Hoover Reservoir….. Rob Thorn tells us about this mysterious shorebird.
Creature Feature: Gadwall
In the sometimes spectacular visual world of waterfowl, the Gadwall at first seems faded and plain. But first impressions can be deceiving!
Creature Feature: Bald Eagle
Back at the start of the 1980’s, the outlook for Bald Eagles in Ohio looked bleak. But all was not as it seemed: the Ohio Division of Wildlife had started a new project: eagle restoration.
Creature Feature: Merlin
As their range increases to the south, Merlins (Falco columbarius), the fierce little falcons once known as “pigeon hawks” will become more common in Ohio. Have you seen one?
Creature Feature: Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
One of the most ubiquitous birds of eastern North America, The Northern Cardinal has benefited from an uncanny ability to adapt to human-modified habitats. Both the common and genus names refer to the rich red robes and caps of Catholic high-priests called cardinals, but this color is only in mature males (of the bird, that
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Creature Feature: Dark-eyed Junco
The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a medium-sized sparrow with a rounded head, a short, stout bill and a fairly long, conspicuous tail. Juncos vary across the country but in general they’re dark gray or brown birds brightened up by a pink bill and white outer tail feathers that periodically flash open, particularly in flight. In