Tammie Rogers
Inspired by Dogs & Nature
Tag: Orchard Oriole
The Orioles
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”
Orioles – and not the sports team!
We had a crazy Spring. I say “had” because in a matter of a day, the cold, drab, barely-pushing-seventy degree weather is now over ninety degrees! I feel a bit cheated by the wet weather because I didn’t get out much to observe the… Continue Reading “Orioles – and not the sports team!”
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”
