Category: Wild Birds

Meadowlarks Sing!

I encountered this brilliant Eastern Meadowlark perched atop a fence post at the edge of one of our…yes… meadows! It’s hard to say whether he’s echoing the other birds’ songs or if he think he’s leading the choir! He looks a bit puffier than… Continue Reading “Meadowlarks Sing!”

Iconic Sign: Spring is On It’s way

When I was growing up in northern Illinois, seeing an American Robin was considered the first sign of Spring. Here, in south-central Illinois, it’s not odd to see an occasional Robin throughout the winter months. In fact, yesterday I spotted this lovely: I know… Continue Reading “Iconic Sign: Spring is On It’s way”

Take A Break

This Mourning Doves is the images of tranquility, even during the very cold chill of winter. … … I took these photos out my office window, where we feed the birds on the office patio. Warmer weather is coming! Tomorrow will finally be above freezing.

A Little Splash of Color

I am happy to share images of a few colorful birds that brought a bit of pizzazz to an otherwise fairly brown winter day, here. This handsome male Northern Cardinal decided to perched a bit more outside of his typical preference of shrubby cover.… Continue Reading “A Little Splash of Color”

Winter Residents

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”

Gratitude

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in my country. It’s a time for reflection and focus upon everything for which I am grateful. Gratitude. I am grateful, oh so grateful, that I am surrounded by Nature and all Her Brilliance, curious shapes, and interesting strategies to support… Continue Reading “Gratitude”

Following My Passion

I’m not always the biggest fan of Social Media. However, I’ve learned that it’s possible to put filters on the information that I receive (to at least some level of control.) One can’t prevent being exposed to content that is just plain bad for… Continue Reading “Following My Passion”

A Different Perspective

Here’s a small study of the backside of the birds I’ve been observing recently. On a normal day, I’d be a bit disappointed when I don’t catch a bird facing the lens. However, I actually find these photos quite interesting. I’ve always felt that… Continue Reading “A Different Perspective”

Nature’s September Brilliance

A Milkweed Pod – releasing the future generation A Monarch Butterfly Feasts on the Sweetness of a Rotting Apple Milkweed Seeds Await a Lift on the Next Breeze Goldenrod Washes Its Hue Across the Fields Pennsylvania Leatherwing Beetles on Late Flowering Thoroughwort Cheerful Sunflower… Continue Reading “Nature’s September Brilliance”

Recent Visitors

Migration is underway. Birds that spent their summer raising chicks in places as far as northern Canada are stopping by for a bit of rest and a good meal as they continue on their journey to warmer climates. Fortunately, we can offer those accommodations.… Continue Reading “Recent Visitors”