Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Category: Wild Birds
Sweet As Nectar
My husband, Robert, filmed this male Ruby-throated Hummingbird taking advantage of the little nectar feeder that I placed in a flower pot and the flowers that surround it. Enjoy!
You’ve Got A Little Sumthin’ on Your Chin
So, I came upon this today. I saw a Barn Swallow perched on a plant hanger near my front porch. I thought; he looks so calm and relaxed, maybe he’ll stay put for a photo. Then, I notice the mud on his face. Clearly… Continue Reading “You’ve Got A Little Sumthin’ on Your Chin”
Mr. Bob-WhITE
I was surprised when, after uploading the photos below to a Facebook Birder’s groups, I received so many comments and “likes.” Many folks responded by saying they had not seen this species around in years! I looked up Northern Bobwhite at Allaboutbirds.com and saw… Continue Reading “Mr. Bob-WhITE”
Serious About Citrus
The Northern Mockingbird is a species that spends the winter here, and sticks around all summer to raise their young. They are a bird with a lot of character. During the deep freeze in February, they came up to the patio to drink from… Continue Reading “Serious About Citrus”
He’s Got Somethin’ to Say!
The Barn Swallows are busy making their mud nests under the eaves around our property – including my office patio. I have a string of lights that runs the sixteen foot width of the patio, and the birds land on that wire to hang… Continue Reading “He’s Got Somethin’ to Say!”
Me Too!
This Red-bellied Woodpecker also seems to enjoy the orange slices that I put out for the Oriole species. In fact, when I noticed that the interior of the orange peels were completely picked clean, I knew that wasn’t the work of the Orioles. My… Continue Reading “Me Too!”
Tropical beauty in Illinois
Orioles bring a splash of tropical color to our summers, when they spend a few months breeding and producing MORE Orioles! They love citrus and it’s fairly customary for folks to provide slices of oranges (or Grape Jelly) I suppose perhaps to help them… Continue Reading “Tropical beauty in Illinois”
Grape Jelly Eating Contest
Welcome Competitors to the annual Grape Jelly Eating Contest! We are happy to host this event each Spring when our best challengers come to rival their adversaries in this “Sweet” event! Now, let’s introduce the contenders! At jelly saucer #1, our returning winner, it’s….Oh… Continue Reading “Grape Jelly Eating Contest”
Apples & Oranges
Last year, the first bird that I saw when I was finally able to travel around our property in a golf cart was an incredibly lovely, yellow female Orchard Oriole. At the time, I didn’t know what it was, and needed some help identifying… Continue Reading “Apples & Oranges”
What A Way To Treat A Lady
Many people know that the House Sparrow is an invasive species that affects native birds – especially those that nest in cavities. But, if comparing them to Lion fish in reefs world-wide and Burmese pythons in the Everglades isn’t enough to sway you that… Continue Reading “What A Way To Treat A Lady”
