Feather Tailed Stories

A Pyrrhuloxia or 'desert cardinal' as he's known locally, strikes a defensive pose as he alerts to a strange new noise. Thi...

The Cactus Wren, although common in the southwest, is seldom seen in the rest of America. Most other members of the wren family are tiny ...

Crested Caracaras scan the horizon from a small tree. Looking for food is a daily task. This is probably a mated pair, though it is hard ...

                                 It's his dramatic red eyes looking back at you that catches your eye first. Going complet...

A Steller's Jay may take on a clown-like appearance when the wind blows his crest, but this is a serious bird. Boldly colorf...

The Verdin is a cute little bird about the size of a Black-capped Chickadee and just as flighty. They thrive in the southern border ...

   Born to run...perhaps rather preferring not to fly, a Greater Roadrunner is quite a challenge to catch. Running with head and t...