Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Tag: birds
What? A Skink.
There’s a massive tree at the southeast corner of our property that has seen better days. My 80 year old neighbor, Willard, who drives around our “neighborhood” in his fancy, air-conditioned ATV – and who stops by to chat when he sees me out… Continue Reading “What? A Skink.”
Long Stick – Small Hole
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”
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”
Little Crowned Prince
I don’t know who names birds. I suppose the person who discovers a new species gets some say, but often the moniker has something to do with what the animal looks like. There’s a White-throated Sparrow. But, it could have been dubbed the White-chinned… Continue Reading “Little Crowned Prince”
The Elusive One
Since I first learned how to recognize the vocalization of the Carolina Wren, I heard it nearly daily throughout the summer. The birders apply the phrase, teakettle-teakettle-teakettle to distinguish its song. it’s a crisp, clear tune that I heard bursting from several different locations… Continue Reading “The Elusive One”
