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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
About a week ago, I posted about a concern I had when I observed a House Wren entering House E, the one that is located on west side of the far north end of the pond. Prior to that time, I had seen a… Continue Reading “Bluebirds in House E”
I love the sound of a Northern Bobwhite. They call from all corners of our property. However, they are quite elusive, and I don’t often get to film them. I was lucky the other day. When I was observing the Bluebirds near House O,… Continue Reading “The Northern Bobwhite”
The Bluebird pairs that had used House S (East fence line) and House R (Southeast corner) fledged their chicks a couple of weeks ago. A couple of days ago I confirmed the following: House S has four LOVELY eggs nestled in perfect, grass nest.… Continue Reading “Bluebird Updates”
I was out filming a Tree Swallow pair that is feeding their very young chicks. I was letting the shutter fly (snap, snap, snap, snap) to catch the birds arriving and departing the house when I caught something else.
What a weird name for a bird. The name was first documented in the 19th century, reflecting the bird’s vocalization. When the Dickcissels first arrive here at our place each Spring (which is quite late compared to other species), it changes the entire tone… Continue Reading “The Dickcissel”
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”
I envision that the wild birds may view all these Cicadas flying about the same way we humans might react to stepping outside to mounds of hot, buttered popcorn available by the handful as we walk down the sidewalk! Here are some birds I… Continue Reading “Birds Eating Cicadas”
This pair of House Wrens was busy feeding chicks amongst the buzz and congestion of Cicadas. They carried a variety of food into the nest, but I didn’t see them with a Cicada, even though one was climbing up their house. I suppose they… Continue Reading “House Wrens Busy Busy”
I have no idea of whether wild birds are affected by the deafening buzz of this year’s record Cicada population, but this Dickcissel seemed to do a decent job singing over the noise. “The dickcissel is now the only species placed in the genus… Continue Reading “Surviving the Buzz”
Sometimes I get lucky. Filming wild birds on our property is an amazing hobby for which I am very grateful. Not everybody has a little piece of nature right in their own backyard where they can experience so many wonderful events – like a… Continue Reading “Right Place – Right Time”
