The Greater Yellow Legs have a Very Interesting Lifestyle
Greater Yellow Legs The last time I went out to Fort Island Gulf Beach I was really hoping to see...
Beautiful Oven Birds are Here. Can Fall be Far Behind?
Recent Arrival Early last week I spotted the first oven bird (Seiurus aurocapilla) in the scrub in my back garden....
Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are Really Spectacular Fliers
Moment of Quiescence Last summer I put out a hummingbird feeder on my front porch and saw not a single...
Song Sparrows are Cute, Interesting Little Birds
Song SparrowOne of the most common birds in North America is the song sparrow (Melospiza melodia). It can be found...
A Cute Little Hermit Thrush is a Welcome Spring Visitor
Poised Thrush Recently there has been a new little bird that has been hanging around here. It’s an adorable little...
The American Kestrel is a Truly Beautiful Bird
A Snag With a View The American kestrel (Falco sparverius) is the smallest falcon in North America and it’s also...
The Beautiful Pine Warbler is Apparently on His Own
Envined The shy little pine warbler (Setophaga pinus) that showed up here a few weeks ago has now become a...
The Beautiful Little Chipping Sparrows are Lots of Fun
Chip Away Every winter I’m visited by quite a few ”snow birds”, some of which stay for the season and...
Every Winter I Really Enjoy the Beautiful Oven Birds
My Favorite Winter Bird Every fall there is at least one little oven bird (Seiurus aurocapilla) that shows up here...
Pine Warblers are Energetic and Colorful Winter Visitors
Pining for You Every winter I get a few pine warblers (Setophaga pinus) that show up in the woods around...
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