Jerry Uhlman

rufous hummingbird female. Image by Brian Kushner - avian visitors
Flyways & Byways

Flyways & Byways: Unexpected Avian Visitors

Bird species making surprise appearances in Virginia

By Jerry Uhlman | February 23, 2024
red-bellied woodpecker
Flyways & Byways

Birding in a Pandemic

A chance to observe our backyard birds’ behaviors

By Jerry Uhlman | September 23, 2020
American goldfinch on a flower
Flyways & Byways

Goldfinches: A Midsummer Bird's Life

Respite for some – but not for these

By Jerry Uhlman | July 29, 2020
Eastern Kingbird, one of the songbirds
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Flyways & Byways: Songbirds

Appreciating the beauty of these drab but ear-catching tunes

By Jerry Uhlman | May 27, 2020
A robin feeds her babies some worms in her nests
Flyways & Byways

Flyways & Byways: Feathering Their Nests

Covert and overt home-building habits

By Jerry Uhlman | April 20, 2020
Red shouldered hawk standing on top of prey
Flyways & Byways

Flyways & Byways: Drama with Hawks

Life and death matters when hawks drop in

By Jerry Uhlman | January 21, 2020
Male redhead duck
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Flyways & Byways: Winter Ducks

Dabbling, diving and entertaining Richmonders

By Jerry Uhlman | December 18, 2019
Nature backpack program from the Library of Virginia
Flyways & Byways

Libraries Engage Kids in Nature and Birding Activities

From "Angry Birds" to the real thing

By Jerry Uhlman | October 8, 2019
Black_Skimmer_OBX
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Flyways & Byways: A Guide to Outer Banks Bird-Watching

Birding at the beach

By Jerry Uhlman | July 15, 2019
Purple_Martin
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Purple Martins and Their Bryan Park Guardian

Swooping, soaring, diving, darting

By Jerry Uhlman | April 5, 2019

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