What are the five best birds to see in the United States?  Here is one list for your consideration:

1. Kirtland’s warbler.  The current population is about 4,500 individuals for this rare and beautiful warbler.  It winters in the Bahamas.

2.  Wood duck.  These ducks are just plain gaudy as the male sports multiple colors, ranging from a bright red eye to yellow, green, blue, white and reddish-brown feathers.  The female is more subdued, but still quite lovely.

3.  Black rail.  A hard-...