Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Category: Nature
Flick it
In the past few days I have checked in with the Red-headed woodpecker activity in the dead branch of a large tree. A new hole is being constructed about 35 feet up, in a location that is not very easy to film – or… Continue Reading “Flick it”
Bluebird, Bluebird, Bluebird, Bluebird, Bluebird
I suppose that title is a bit redundant. But, then, it represents the topic of this post perfectly. Since I last updated the Nest Box status, when I was confident about three pairs of Eastern Bluebirds nesting in our boxes, I’ve discovered that I… Continue Reading “Bluebird, Bluebird, Bluebird, Bluebird, Bluebird”
Feather-Doo
I overheard this bird’s mother saying, “Yes, it is a bit over the top, but I’d rather he go a little crazy with his feather-style, than get a tattoo or end up doing drugs.”
Coming Out Of The Thicket
This bird is called a Common Yellowthroat. It’s a warbler. I don’t know why they leave that designation off in the official name (after all the Palm Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Magnolia Warbler as well around 40 more North American warbler species have warbler in… Continue Reading “Coming Out Of The Thicket”
NonChalant vs Unnerved
This Red-shouldered hawk seems unaffected by the Northern Mockingbird’s attempt to run him out of the neighborhood. The Duck box is a preferred spot for the Hawk to sit for a spell. The other residents (Red-winged Blackbirds and friends) are very vocal about the… Continue Reading “NonChalant vs Unnerved”
MILKWEED
Even if you are only an armchair naturalist, you may have heard of a plant called Milkweed. Why? I don’t think it’s because plants, especially those that are often referred to as weeds, really rate with the general public. However, Milkweed is special because… Continue Reading “MILKWEED”
Annie!
If you had the time to read my update on our nest boxes, PARENTHOOD, you may be aware of Raggedy Ann, an Eastern Bluebird that has had a bad go of it this Spring. You may read the whole story of Ann at the… Continue Reading “Annie!”
Deep Purple
After posting the outrageously comprehensive nest site status info (for a hobby blog), PARENTHOOD, I realized that I failed to mention our colony of Purple Martins that reside just outside my office patio! They are a constant source of entertainment. I love their cheerful… Continue Reading “Deep Purple”
Parenthood
A year ago, I never thought I would be spending so much time compiling and evaluating data. The way I looked at it, “been there done that” when it came to scientific studies. For twenty years I was a professional scientist (initially in basic… Continue Reading “Parenthood”
Grass – Roots
The header photo of this post is an Eastern Meadowlark singing the morning praises atop a newly rolled bale of hay. Hay is, of course, cut and dried grass (or alfalfa or clover or a mix of those plants.) For the meat eaters who… Continue Reading “Grass – Roots”
