Fish Crow

by John Shackford Central Oklahoma may be getting a new nesting species—the Fish Crow (Corvus ossifragus)—through expansion from the east.  Bent, in his life history … Read more

Purple Finch

by John Shackford In its online write-up about the Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus), Cornell University states: “The Purple Finch is the bird that Roger Tory … Read more

Spotted Towhee

by John Shackford Although the Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) and Eastern Towhee (P. erythrophthalmus) are closely related, they are currently classified as separate species.  The … Read more

Hermit Thrush

By John Shackford Maybe not for you, but Hermit Thrushes in central Oklahoma in winter just don’t compute right for me—and I like it. Growing … Read more