With a wingspan of up to 8 feet, and up to 36 inches in body length, the golden eagle is rarely seen in our region. Migration is the best time to catch a glimpse of this storied bird. Whether it's crab cakes or barbecue with guava chutney,warblers or hawks, a good hike or a short ride, shopping or beach combing, the Eastern Shore Birding Festival has something for every birder. Non-Sequitur toon illustrates how many bird enthusiasts feel about squirrels . . . How to be in the catbird seat Someone on the newsgroup rec.birds posted a query concerning catbirds.
Catbirds are a common bird in our region, especially in backyard shrubs and gardens in town.
It's a bit simpler than it may seem. A thrasher has a buzzy quality to its voice and only sings any particular bird's song once as a general rule. Mockingbirds almost invariably repeat a song at least three times. I've heard exceptions to this, usually late at night. To my knowledge, mockingbirds are the only birds to consistently sing at night.