Welcome to My Blog
This blog is where I’ll share with you what I’m seeing in our yard, around our small lake, and when we travel—anything related to birds, wildlife, and plants. And also occasionally share with you what philosophical question is on my mind while I am outside watching the clouds drift by. Or if something strikes me as really funny!
I’d love to hear from you as well – what you are observing and thinking. Whether you have an observation or photo or have a question, please click on the button “Share Your Thoughts”. I will answer your email – and always ask your permission before I post something you send or share your first name and the state in which you reside.
I post every Sunday evening. Let’s enjoy nature together!
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16AugRead More
A Carolina Wren, response on the juvenile albino cardinal from last week’s blog, and me going waaaaay off topic……
First – the Carolina Wren. This is one of my favorite birds. OK – you caught me! – I probably say that about most of the birds I write about. And it is true – there are no birds I do not like. And there are no birds I do not think beautiful. There is […]
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09AugRead More
American Goldfinches, raccoons, and a surprise cardinal!
American Goldfinches are an oddity amongst North American songbirds. Even their close cousins – the Lesser Goldfinches – do not share this trait. American Goldfinches only begin nesting at the end of July. Here it is – almost mid-August – and they are in the midst of their first nest of the season. All the […]
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02AugRead More
Why do birds open their mouths? It is so much more than just eating……
Two days ago, our heat index hit 115°F. Miserable does not even begin to describe how awful it was outside. When it is that hot and humid, birds become very quiet. They sit in shady places – where they might catch a breeze or two – and occasionally pant. Here are photos of birds who […]
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26JulRead More
Early migration ……. which makes me think about raptors……
First of all, what are raptors? The actual word – raptor – comes from the Latin word ‘rapere’ which means to seize, take by force, or plunder. Groups of birds that are called raptors include eagles, hawks, falcons, kites, ospreys, harriers, vultures, and owls. Most of these birds share the predatory behavior of hunting, capturing, […]
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19JulRead More
Rogue males
I have only ever heard the term ‘rogue male’ used in terms of raptors – particularly with Bald Eagles, and Ospreys. The definition from the online Collins Dictionary (British) is any solitary male. Other references add to this simple definition: A solitary male who is acting in an unusual way that is different from the […]