Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Category: Nature
Robins & Raccoons
I waited near a house where Bluebirds had been raising their brood, a few weeks earlier. As it turned out, it seemed that their chicks had fledged and mama was setting on their third set of eggs. While I was very excited for the… Continue Reading “Robins & Raccoons”
Wren Parents
It’s been a minute since I’ve been able to share new photos. I took these pictures on 7/19/25. This is a House Wren on its way to feed chicks. It’s mate was watching and waiting for its return. Isn’t this ability to take off… Continue Reading “Wren Parents”
Red-tailed Hawk
I spotted this bird from about 700 feet away, and I knew that I probably couldn’t get much closer to try and get a better shot. I was right. I took a few pictures and then tried to move another 20 feet. I only… Continue Reading “Red-tailed Hawk”
Tree Swallow Videos
House “U” Could this be a lesson in, “You snooze – You loose!”? The chick seemed ready for lunch, but since it wasn’t available when Dad showed up, papa just took off. I wonder if this is a way for the parents to encourage… Continue Reading “Tree Swallow Videos”
Mama! I’m Hungry!
Tree Swallows are busy, busy, busy. Their second broods of chicks are getting close to becoming fledglings. House G This house is located on the west side of the pond, about 40 feet from the water that it faces. House U Located on the… Continue Reading “Mama! I’m Hungry!”
Eastern Meadowlark Call
When I see them atop a tree, I usually hear Meadowlarks presenting their “song.” While I hear it nearly every time I go out and about the property, I don’t recall a time when I saw a Meadowlark present it’s “call” (which I refer… Continue Reading “Eastern Meadowlark Call”
Nature’s Winged Elegance
Variability is a strategy to improve the chance for long-term success of a species. But, it also makes it hard for an inexperienced entomologist to hone in on an exact match. I believe this beauty to be a Black Swallowtail butterfly. However, during my… Continue Reading “Nature’s Winged Elegance”
128 Species and Counting
To be honest, when I first started blogging, I didn’t really know the difference between a POST and a PAGE. “Birds In Our Backyard” is a PAGE on my blog because it’s not often updated and deserves a link that is easy to access.… Continue Reading “128 Species and Counting”
Bluebirds in House “R” – Second Brood
The Bluebird pair that fledged chicks from House R, at the southeast corner of our property, are feeding their second brood. I had set my camera to the video setting, when I noticed something just beyond the birdhouse. There was a Brown Thrasher perched… Continue Reading “Bluebirds in House “R” – Second Brood”
