The Brown-Headed Cowbird doesn’t look like much…until the light hits it just right. Then the male radiates a color and sheen that is stunning. Females, like many bird species are more drab, which is normally nature’s way of protecting them during nesting. Funny thing about Cowbirds though…they don’t really make a nest…in fact, they don’t … Read more
This dove looks like it might be injured but nothing could be further from the truth. Stretching out for a little sun-bathing would be more accurate. Not a bad way to spend a few minutes in the day.
The Red Winged Blackbird is so very common. They seem to be everywhere you look. Despite their abundance it sure seemed to take awhile to get a decent photograph of one. I have always loved the contrast of the black body and those vibrant red wing patches. Usually only a sliver of red shows up … Read more
As the Northern Cardinals prepare for nesting, it appeared that the female was the more purposeful of the pair. She has been on the driven, and continuous search for material, twigs, sticks, and grasses, and she’s making quick work of the nest building itself. And soon she will lay the eggs in her created cradle … Read more
“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” An oft shared quote no doubt, but one that holds a lot of truth. Where would we be without the guidance and protection of our mother? Thank you to all the mom’s of the world…for all the good that you do!
Spring 2020: With airshows and air demonstrations in limbo due to the Covid19 outbreak, it has been nice to see the US Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds, doing combined flights over various cities to honor the frontline health care workers, and essential workers, who are doing their best despite the challenges they … Read more