Inspired by Dogs & Nature
After a few weeks, I finally had the time to get out and about on our property to see what’s going on! Due to other business constraints, I felt sad that I missed the tail end of the Fall migration during which time there… Continue Reading “Winter Residents”
The Northern Bobwhite, named for the sound of its call, which only sounds like “bob white” if you know that’s what it’s called (well, at least to me), is a type of quail that resides in the Eastern USA from Florida to Minnesota and… Continue Reading “Northern Bobwhite”
We currently have four pairs of Tree Swallows in various stages of raising their first broods. The above photo is the pair that has chicks that are quite close to fledging. Box S is on our East property line, along a hedge row. In… Continue Reading “Tree Swallows”
Up until about five days ago, I had only seen three, individual Bobolinks – over the period of three years. My only photo of this species was a sketchy picture in which the bird was obscured by the leaves of a tree. But that… Continue Reading “A Bounty of Bobolinks”
I’m so happy to share this video of a Northern Harrier hunting over our pasture. I got some marginal photos of a male Harrier in the same field earlier last week, which I posted. But, they just didn’t do it justice. This is a… Continue Reading “Sunny Sunday”
Apparently, the Blue Jays in the north Pond Meadow this winter have accepted my presence, more so at least than in previous years. Last year I ached for one to land on the feeder so that I could film it. But, this year it… Continue Reading “Workin’ for it”
This morning I went out to the patio to feed my goldfish and fill the nectar feeders for the hummingbirds. There were so many birds that I had to take a quick video. I have several feeders. There are three 16 oz size, a… Continue Reading “A Handful of Hummers”
I have been hearing the song of a Blue Grosbeak nearly every time I go out looking around. This is a species that I ache to film. While I have a few decent pictures, none displays this handsome bird’s brilliance. I usually hear them… Continue Reading “A Sing-Off!”
The Tree Swallows in the new PVC nest box on the East side of the pond are busy feeding their chicks. Here are a couple of videos. Turn up the sound if you would like to hear the background sounds of other bird songs.… Continue Reading “Feeding the Kids”
Today, all around our farm, I see the promise of a future for many of the lovely wild birds that reside here year ’round, or which will travel through during migration. Wild raspberries are in bloom. These native bushes form large brambles in the… Continue Reading “A Promise”