The loon, colored in its gray-and-white winter plumage, was diving for prey at Keene Narrows in Bremen and feasted on small crabs. Sign up for our Newsletters Fowler said capturing video of a loon ...

Yellow wing linings. Winter male: molts into winter plumage before migrating. Brown-edged head and upperparts, barred rump, and dark streaks on sides and flanks. Wings as in adult. First-fall male ...

In winter, their numbers are boosted by migrating starlings from northern Europe. Their plumage has a glossy purple and green sheen, but they can be confused with blackbirds (Turdus merula), another ...

February is an excellent time for seasoned birders and casual nature enthusiasts to watch for one of Pennsylvania’s more ...

Adult: yellow patch tops black crown; less distinct in winter. Immature: less-distinct yellow patch on brown crown. Juvenile: dark streaks on breast and sides. Plumage briefly held. White-crowned ...

During fall the birds undergo a full body and wing moult into winter plumage with contrasting white bellies and dark upperparts. At fledging and through their first winter juveniles resemble winter ...