American Robins are a Beautiful Sign that Spring is Coming
Harbinger of Spring As a kid, I remember seeing American robins (Turdus migratorius) moving through New Mexico and my folks...
Beautiful Downy Woodpeckers are Extraordinary Climbers
Skyward Woodpeckers are known for having incredible climbing ability. They zip around in the trees as if gravity doesn’t even...
My Colorful Southern Songbirds Series is Growing
Carolina Chickadee This cute little Carolina chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) is the latest in my series of Southern Songbirds. These little...
Even Our Beautiful Winter Visitors Were Cold Today
Warmth With much of New England completely shut down due to blizzard conditions, those of us in Florida cannot complain...
Double Crested Cormorants are Known for Beautiful Blue Eyes
Eyes of Blue Winter is winding down despite the fact that more cold weather is on the way for today...
Beautiful Downy Woodpeckers are Industrious
Downy Upside Down It is always a lot of fun to watch a downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) at work. They...
Silence in the Woods Often Hides Amazing Things
Quiescent Woods Some of the birds I watch around here are happy to let you know whenever they are around....
A Beautiful Eastern Phoebe Shows Us More Signs of Spring
Spring Phoebe Eastern phoebes (Sayornis phoebe) are winter birds in Florida, and technically we are still in the winter season....
The Wonderful Spring Season Seems to Be Starting
Wren Refrain After a couple weeks of unusually cold weather, spring seems to be getting started in central Florida. Some...
Can a Beautiful Carolina Chickadee be Thoughtful?
Chickadee Musings Most of the time, Carolina chickadees (Poecile carolinensis) are little bundles of energy, flitting in and out of...
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