Tag: Wild Bird

Right Place – Right Time

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”

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”

Golden

A large flock of Goldfinches fought 20 MPH winds to visit the patio feeder. Enjoy these images.

‘Scuze me, Just Got Out Of The Bath

As I sat filming the half dozen or so butterflies feeding from the wildflowers that thrive at the the north end of the pond, I began hearing the chirp-chirp of a Common Yellow-throat. Yes, it’s a common bird – I hear them in many… Continue Reading “‘Scuze me, Just Got Out Of The Bath”

Winter’s Calling Card

If a Northern Cardinal in a barren tree doesn’t say, “Winter’s Coming!” I don’t know what else does. The overcast, gray skies, the leafless tree, the lovely female Cardinal perched as the only splash of color – it brought that tingle to my spine.… Continue Reading “Winter’s Calling Card”

Palms In Illinois

A month ago I didn’t know there was a little bird called the Palm Warbler. And, if I had, I wouldn’t have thought a bird with that name would visit my neck of the woods! Palm sounds so tropical! In the past few days… Continue Reading “Palms In Illinois”