Although often mistaken for ducks, Common Gallinules are a unique species of water birds with distinctive beaks and long legs, which allow them to walk on floating vegetation.
Browsing Tag: birds
november 2025
It’s Time for Ducks
As winter approaches, our local duck population increases considerably with visitors from up north like Blue-winged Teals, Hooded Mergansers, and Northern Shovelers.
august 2025
Bird Parenting 101
After courtship and building a nest together, bird parents like Eastern Bluebirds and Bald Eagles lay eggs and must protect and feed their young until they are ready to fledge.