In Color Birding Club

If you’ve never been to The Biggest Week In American Birding this is as good a time as any to go! Among the guest speakers is a friend Nicole Jackson!!

We’re excited to welcome Nicole Jackson to the 2026 Biggest Week!

Join Nicole for "Birding and Ecoliteracy: Unlocking Nature's Warnings Through Birding" on Friday, May 15.

The birds we love to watch are sending us vital messages about the state of our world. Why are some species disappearing? Why are others arriving earlier each spring? In this talk, we'll learn the language of ecoliteracy, using birds as our key indicators to understand environmental shifts. Learn how to listen to their stories and become a more informed and impactful advocate for the natural world.

Visit www.bwiab.com to learn more about all of our presentations and workshops.

Bird ID Tips with Black Swamp Bird Observatory

Today’s comparison: Juveniles Cooper's Hawk (COHA) and Juvenile Sharp-shinned Hawk (SSHA)

🪶 COHA have a larger, more robust bill compared to the smaller bill of SSHA.
🪶 SSHA often appear “bug-eyed,” with eyes that look oversized for their small heads, while COHA have eyes that appear more proportionate.
🪶 Juvenile COHA show teardrop-shaped streaking on the underparts, whereas SSHA display streaks that are more uniform in width.
🪶 When perched, the tail features of SSHA line up evenly on the underside, while COHA has graduated tail feathers of varying lengths that do not align.

Which field mark do you rely on most when telling these species apart? What species do you want to see compared next? Let us know in the comments!e