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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
What a weird name for a bird. The name was first documented in the 19th century, reflecting the bird’s vocalization. When the Dickcissels first arrive here at our place each Spring (which is quite late compared to other species), it changes the entire tone… Continue Reading “The Dickcissel”
Like the Orchard Oriole, that I highlighted in my last post, the Baltimore Oriole also winters in southern Mexico and northern South America. They can also be found during the “off season” in most of Florida and across the Caribbean. A couple of weeks… Continue Reading “The Baltimore Oriole”
We have two species of Orioles that travel from their winter home to breed in our little farm-gone-wild. The Orchard Oriole travels from southern Mexico and northern South America. The Orchard Orioles arrive and, like most birds that migrate from long distances, they need… Continue Reading “The Orioles”
The chicks turn 6 weeks old today. “They” say that six week old chicks can go outside, but “They” also say that’s true “when the chicks are fully feathered.” For me, those two things don’t exist in the same chick! Robert set up the… Continue Reading “Six Weeks”
The noteworthy Bird reference site, AllAboutBirds says this about the Bell’s Vireo, “A tireless little bird of thickets and thorn scrub, the Bell’s Vireo nests from the Midwest to the Southwest and into northern Mexico. Though plain in plumage, males sing so energetically and… Continue Reading “Bell’s Vireo”
The Bluebird couples in Birdhouse R and S, on the East side of our property, have fledged their chicks! Yesterday, I saw a male Bluebird in the tree that sits quite close to House R, so I suspect that he and his mate are… Continue Reading “Bluebirds”
There’s a massive tree at the southeast corner of our property that has seen better days. My 80 year old neighbor, Willard, who drives around our “neighborhood” in his fancy, air-conditioned ATV – and who stops by to chat when he sees me out… Continue Reading “What? A Skink.”
