Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Category: Wild Birds
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?
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”
Red-shouldered Hawk
While filming the little birds that come to my office patio feeder, I caught a glimpse of this beautiful, juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk. This bird and his parents make a living on our property. They have a nest in a large tree quite near the… Continue Reading “Red-shouldered Hawk”
The Bigger Cousins
Yesterday, I posted photos of the little birds that have been visiting my patio feeder. Here, I share some images of the birds just a size larger. MALE NORTHERN CARDINALS FEMALE NORTHERN CARDINALS BLUE JAY (Taking bites and swallowing suet) EUROPEAN STARLING BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD… Continue Reading “The Bigger Cousins”
Angry Bird!
This is a Northern Cardinal. But, in this pose he looks a bit more like a member of the Angry Birds gang! Curiously, this House Finch seems to trying to emulate his bigger cousin! I think he’s just missing the mark! Keep trying, little… Continue Reading “Angry Bird!”
Ever Observant
I love the White-crowned sparrows that spend the winter here. Not only are they adorable, little birds but they tend to perch for a moment before moving onto their next activity. That makes them easier to film than some birds. They take the time… Continue Reading “Ever Observant”
Golden
A large flock of Goldfinches fought 20 MPH winds to visit the patio feeder. Enjoy these images.
Great Start to the Year
Diversions, like planning and going on our 20th anniversary trip (good interruption) as well as dealing with a failing golf cart which I use to get around our property when I go out birding (bad experience), business constraints (good for business – bad for… Continue Reading “Great Start to the Year”
Cutie Carolina Wren
As part of the new feeder station that we (aka my husband, Robert) built on my office patio, there’s an old tree trunk that we drilled holes into where suet could be stuffed. As soon as we put it up in place, birds came… Continue Reading “Cutie Carolina Wren”
