Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Month: March 2021
Two-Headed Cowbird?
The late afternoon sun reduced the definition and the two male Brown-headed Cowbirds appear to be one bird, with two heads! Brown-headed cowbirds are often viewed in a negative light because of the way they make a living. Using a strategy referred to as… Continue Reading “Two-Headed Cowbird?”
Carolina on My Mind
In my last post I mentioned how I strive to take photos of our “backyard” birds in their most natural setting. However, it’s been winter and the local birds that stick around have been taking advantage of the food we have provided at feeders.… Continue Reading “Carolina on My Mind”
Natural
We feed wild birds. The goal is to supplement their diet in winter when food is scarce. Additionally, there are times (like the very deep freeze we experienced only a couple of weeks ago) that the energy it might take to secure food exceeds… Continue Reading “Natural”
SPRING!
Technically, we have a few weeks before the official beginning of Spring. But, ever since I was a small child, seeing an American Robin was always the sign that Spring had arrived. Today March 3, 2021 I saw my first Robin. He flew to… Continue Reading “SPRING!”
All The Colors
Although it is often considered just another blackbird, the Common Grackle is far more brilliantly colored than one might first recognize. I suppose this bird is an illustration of the notion that black contains all the colors. This handsome bird landed in a tree… Continue Reading “All The Colors”
BEE-N A Long Winter
I’m not an entomologist, but I know an insect when I see one. In this case, I was certainly not expecting to see one. Yesterday, I wore glove, my standard two hats and four layers of clothing when I went out to film the… Continue Reading “BEE-N A Long Winter”
