Author

John Hennessy

In Chicago, Illinois, John Hennessy works as a preserve naturalist at an urban bird sanctuary and nature preserve. His days center on environmental education and conservation fieldwork, including leading dawn bird walks and conducting nest-box monitoring across the grounds. Hennessy received a BS in Wildlife Conservation from the College of William & Mary. Before stepping into full-time preserve education, he assisted with local bird surveys throughout public parks and forest preserves across northern Illinois.

Are There Golden Eagles in Michigan? And Where to See Them
What Do Scarlet Macaws Eat in the Wild and in Captivity?
Do Cranes Lay Eggs? All About Their Eggs, Nests, and Care
Why Do Mourning Doves Sit on the Ground?
Where Do Herons Nest? Habitats and Nesting Colonies
What Do Loons Eat? A Look at Their Diet and Hunting
What Eats Blue Herons? Their Predators Explained
Where Did My Birds Go? 4 Reasons They Disappeared
What Do Chimney Swifts Eat? Their Diet Explained
Are White Doves Rare in the Wild? The Real Answer
Do Birds Like Salt? Why It Can Be a Deadly Treat
When Do Orioles Migrate to Ohio and When Do They Leave?
How to Identify Plover Eggs and Protect Their Nests
What Do Bobwhite Quail Eat in the Wild?
Do Seagulls Build Nests? Where and How They Nest
What Animals Eat Parrots? Hawks, Snakes, and More
Do Starlings Kill Other Birds for Nesting Sites?
What Does It Mean When Birds Are Chirping Like Crazy?
What Color Are Seagull Eggs? Are They Ever Red?
Are Mourning Doves Endangered? Their Conservation Status
What Does a Baby Starling Look Like?
Do Birds Hibernate? The Truth About Avian Hibernation
What Temperature Is Too Cold for Birds?
Do Baby Birds Sleep a Lot?
What Does a Baby Dove Look Like?
What Do Birds Do During Hurricanes?
What Animals Eat Bee Eater Birds?
What Color Are Mourning Dove Eggs?
Are Roseate Spoonbills Endangered?
Do Mourning Doves Sleep on the Ground?