My Blog

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 to share or have a question, please click on the button “Share Your Thoughts”.

I don’t follow a strict blogging schedule, but I generally post every 7-10 days—sometimes more often. Let’s enjoy nature together!

  • 03
    Apr

    Finally! I caught that robin red-handed – or is it red-taloned? – eating seed!

    For the past two years, we have had an American Robin right at this time of year (late March-early April) eating seed at the feeders.  Last year, the robin was on the ground underneath the feeders.  This year it has been up on the platform feeder most days for the last three weeks.  And I […]

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  • 27
    Mar

    New Videos

    Yesterday, I posted a longer video (about 8 minutes).  Killdeer interacting with each other.  And today I posted a video with several Turkey Vultures.  Take a look and enjoy!

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  • 26
    Mar

    American Robin ………. odd behavior. The same bird or is this ‘idea’ spreading?

    Odd behavior for a robin!  Again!  Last year we had a robin at this same time of year – coming to the feeders.  Both to the platform feeder and on the ground underneath.  And Cleon and I swore the bird was eating seed.  Robins don’t eat seed – they eat worms, insects, and fruit.  We […]

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  • 19
    Mar

    We are going to have a Downy Woodpecker family!

    Cleon and I were sitting on our patio – sprawled out in our Adirondack chairs after working in our yard and gardens.  This patio is on the side of the house and some distance from the feeders, but the edge of trees along this part of the lake is a haven for birds – particularly […]

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  • 13
    Mar

    Sandhill Crane

    Yesterday, I posted a video.  Sandhill Crane.  Cleon and I took a drive on rural roads through farmland. Some of these fields have not had changes and so still have low areas where water collects – generally no more than a foot deep and most often, only several inches deep.  These low areas are havens […]

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