Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Category: Images
Tossin’ one back
I have the privilege to watch a Belted Kingfisher hunting on our pond this afternoon. He would perch in a tree or large shrub about twenty to fifty feet above the water’s surface. He was scanning for a fish. When he spotted one, he… Continue Reading “Tossin’ one back”
House Hunting
A Bluebird couple continues to check out a new box we put up at the end of last season (near the pond where I like to hang out.) With Bluebirds it’s all about the gal. Her mate takes her around, showing her all the… Continue Reading “House Hunting”
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
The Meadowlarks have been singing for a week or so. During the breeding season, they tend to remain near their nests on the ground, which makes them difficult subjects to catch on film as they prefer the taller grasses of a meadow or hay… Continue Reading “SPRING HAS SPRUNG”
They’re Baaaack!
Last year in February, we experienced a Polar Vortex deep-deep-freeze event which seemed to have a significant influence on various bird species. In particular, I saw devastating posts in social media of entire families of Bluebirds which had taken refuge from the freezing temperatures… Continue Reading “They’re Baaaack!”
Trill-Tweet
Ever since I was a kid growing up in northern Illinois, I was familiar with the summertime call of Red-winged Blackbirds. I named their song as a “trill-tweet.” I doubt that’s the official manner in which the bird experts refer to it. But, it… Continue Reading “Trill-Tweet”
Rare visitor
This is a Purple Finch. I’ve only seen this species at our property twice before. Autumn 2020 I filmed a female (which has no purple markings and looks quite similar to a female House Finch) and February 2021, during the Polar Vortex event which… Continue Reading “Rare visitor”
Hogwarts Forbidden Forest
I get the sense that this Brown-headed Cowbird I filmed last week might reside in Harry Potter’s famous Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts. Perhaps, he just flew in for a quick visit. What do you think?
Fish Under Ice
I have a patio pond. It’s made of a 400 gallon poly-tub that sits next to my raised porch. It’s one of the first projects we completed when we moved into our new home back in 2017. I acquired a number of aquatic plants… Continue Reading “Fish Under Ice”
Once a Year Visitors
Last year, during the Polar Vortex event, the frigid temperatures prompted us to put out plenty of seed, even the kinds we typically refrain from offering. To discourage House Sparrows, we usually only provide sunflower and safflower seeds because the House sparrows tend to… Continue Reading “Once a Year Visitors”
The Brown-headed Cowbird
There is no morality in Nature. But, you wouldn’t know it to speak to many bird watchers. Black colored birds, in particular seem to get a very bad rap when it comes to their fan base. Take Grackles, for example. When they show up… Continue Reading “The Brown-headed Cowbird”
