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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
This pair of House Wrens seems to be building a new nest in the box that is hung on an old utility pole near the old bar. Typically, it’s impossible to tell the male and female apart, as the species is not sexually dimorphic.… Continue Reading “A Couple of Wrens”
Jutting out to the west of our pond there is a small inlet where cattails grow and late summer weather often shrinks the water to a measly soggy puddle. At the corner where that inlet joins the larger pond, there’s a tree. It’s one… Continue Reading “The Branch”
The standard sources for wild bird information describe the Great Crested Flycatcher as a common species. During the breeding season, you can find them in much of the USA. Yet, their lifestyle can make them a challenge to spot. These larger flycatchers live in… Continue Reading “The Great Crested Flycatcher”
I was fortunate to catch a glimpse of this Indigo Bunting as it landed on a fence wire and began to nibble on the pedals of the red clover that grows in a hay field. I suspect the blooms are quite sweet, based on… Continue Reading “BLUE”
I captured this Eastern Meadowlark yesterday and thought it looked like it was making a serious proclamation. Happy Independence Day to my American followers. Take a moment to remember the reason for this holiday isn’t all about hotdogs and fireworks.
It’s not that I wouldn’t love to film a Field Sparrow any time I had the chance. They are lovely birds. The reality is that, as a species that loves to hang out in in thick hedgerows alongside open fields, they are pretty elusive,… Continue Reading “Hey! What About Me?”
A Turkey Vulture was noshing on something in the tall grass until he spotted me and took flight. And then he was gone.
This Eastern Bluebird couple fledged their first brood from a different nest box a couple of weeks ago. Then, a House Wren pair took possession of the box and they are incubating eggs there. Now, these handsome Bluebirds are checking out this wooden box… Continue Reading “How About This One?”
The art of calmly ignoring is a craft worth developing for use in many relationships. I teach dog owners that their puppy will mirror their energy. If they want a calm dog, they need to remain calm, themselves. I think this Eastern Bluebird father… Continue Reading ““Dad!!!!!””
While to some this bird may seem drag, its coloring is absolutely outshined by its amazing vocalizations which are reminiscent of tropical jungle melodies. It’s in the same family as the Northern Mockingbird, and it can mimic other birds’ songs like its relative. It… Continue Reading “The Oft Elusive Gray Catbird”
