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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
We have two species of Orioles that travel from their winter home to breed in our little farm-gone-wild. The Orchard Oriole travels from southern Mexico and northern South America. The Orchard Orioles arrive and, like most birds that migrate from long distances, they need… Continue Reading “The Orioles”
The noteworthy Bird reference site, AllAboutBirds says this about the Bell’s Vireo, “A tireless little bird of thickets and thorn scrub, the Bell’s Vireo nests from the Midwest to the Southwest and into northern Mexico. Though plain in plumage, males sing so energetically and… Continue Reading “Bell’s Vireo”
The Bluebird couples in Birdhouse R and S, on the East side of our property, have fledged their chicks! Yesterday, I saw a male Bluebird in the tree that sits quite close to House R, so I suspect that he and his mate are… Continue Reading “Bluebirds”
A couple of years ago, I filmed a Chickadee exploring a hole in an old gate post that was created when the latch hardware was removed or fell from the post. I was very excited to think that the Chickadee might claim the cavity… Continue Reading “Long Stick – Small Hole”
Everything I’ve ever read about Eastern Bluebirds is that they are quite territorial and that they will only set up house at a distance of at least 300 feet from another breeding pair. I’ve always thought that the range of any species is dependent… Continue Reading “Neighbors Raising Broods”
The male Ruby-throated Hummingbirds left for their winter residence a couple of weeks ago. The females and the next generation remain, getting plump for their exceedingly long trip to Central America. I have nectar feeders hanging on my office patio which these little gems… Continue Reading “Love These Little Gems”
This first photo is a stand of weeds that we let grow to produce millions of seeds for the wild birds that both migrate through from their breeding grounds up north and that reside here all winter. If you are able to enlarge the… Continue Reading “Warbler Migration”
Our “Farm Gone Wild” offers an abundance of Autumn feeding for our native birds. I’m amazed at how many different types of fruits that the native flora offers the birds and other animals at this time of year. I have observed many Northern Mockingbirds… Continue Reading “Abundance of Fruits”
This adorable Tree Swallow chick is watching diligently for a parent to return with a snack. He scans the sky for a sign, then helps his mom zero in on the exact location for the “food drop.” How can you miss that signal? This… Continue Reading “Feeding the Family”
At the end of April, our dog Journee whelped 10 lovely puppies. I’ve been so busy with those babes that I have completely failed to add much to the blog since then. I realized how long it’s been when I decided to post with… Continue Reading “How Time Flies”
