Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Category: Images
The social Purple Martins
We have the “Red” house and the “Gourd Tower” erected on the south fence of my office patio yard. The Gourd Tower is new this year. Last year was our first attempt at attracting Purple Martins when we put up the Red House. It… Continue Reading “The social Purple Martins”
Sing Me A Song
The Song Sparrow, a native species appears to be a plain, little brown bird. But, they are more than their boring appearance. Yesterday, a bird landed on the fence near the roses in my little garden. It was very nondescript. But, then it tilted… Continue Reading “Sing Me A Song”
Nest Building Tree Swallows
At the end of April, a Tree Swallow pair arrived, began building a nest in the office yard center nest box, then abandoned it due to House Sparrow issues. I am fairly certain that same pair is the one that set up residence in… Continue Reading “Nest Building Tree Swallows”
Hope Floats
Each spring, well before the temperature is averaging 65 degrees during the day, something I refer to as “hope” happens in my patio pond. At first, I only catch a glimpse of it when the sunlight hits the water just right. Then, day by… Continue Reading “Hope Floats”
Close Your Eyes
It’s hard enough to catch a hummingbird on film. They seem to exist in their own time and space continuum. But, I was able to catch a female Ruby Throated hummingbird, with her eyes shut! Super special.
Little Jewels of Joy
The Hummingbirds returned on May first. That was nice. It was my birthday! Great gift. We are dedicated to supporting the hummers, because, well, we just really enjoy them. I have a small feeder on the window of my office door which I can… Continue Reading “Little Jewels of Joy”
Refraction
refraction [ ri-frak-shuh n ] noun Physics. the change of direction of a ray of light, sound, heat, or the like, in passing obliquely from one medium into another in which its wave velocity is different. I captured a male, Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a feeder,… Continue Reading “Refraction”
Kids Helping Their Parents?
The sun finally peered out after many days of gloom and rain, so I set out to take a few shots of the front yard nest box. There was a cold wind from the north and I hoped I would be able to endure… Continue Reading “Kids Helping Their Parents?”
The Glint In Their Eyes
It’s been dreary and overcast for many days in a row. But, yesterday the sun came out. I took the opportunity to capture a few good photos of the wild birds that visit my yard. The Eastern Bluebird couple that has been making a… Continue Reading “The Glint In Their Eyes”
