As February advances we are treated to some interesting birds seen, or at least noticed, out in the expanses of fields in the country. These are not the typical birds which visit our feeders and become our outdoor companions of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Birds
Last December, as I was crossing the yard at the nature center I heard an unusual bird song. It came from a small songbird perched near the top of an ash tree west of the barn, overlooking a brushy area. … Continue reading
I remember looking out at the birdfeeder and seeing it crammed full of evening grosbeaks- large black and yellow finches with large bills. They reminded me of big wasps in a way. They would show up in the coldest part … Continue reading
Unlike many years, judging by the average daily temperatures, this winter was thrust upon us. It seems we missed out on those wonderful late fall days with temps in the mid-40’s when the woods are awash with colorful fallen leaves. … Continue reading
If you own a dog, you are assured to get outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all hours. I am one of those people and am sometimes less than thrilled at these excursions, especially when they happen in … Continue reading