The backyard is a busy place…especially when it gets cold. Feeder activity can really pick up and sometimes you get a few birds that don’t play very nice. Starlings are not common, but a few may show up from time to time, and they like to try and bully other birds around. Often it will … Read more
It always makes me smile when I see a young eagle doing wise things like an older bird might do. Take for instance this youngster…on cold windy days, it hunts from pine trees right at the end of the lock chamber. I suspect some birds don’t like the feel of the pine branches on their … Read more
This immature Sharp-shinned hawk was a recent first-time visitor to the backyard. Well, at least as far as I’m aware anyway. These hawks slip in and slip out so fast sometimes, the only ones keeping count are the other birds back there. They better always notice when one of these comes around…might turn into a … Read more
The big question looming in my mind this morning concerns springtime. Will it come early? And yes I’m wondering about this in mid-February. This winter has been unseasonably mild. Sure we had a few cold spells here and there, but overall I haven’t heard too many people complain about it. This week we have a … Read more
There is one trait above any other that benefits the Bald Eagle. Adaptability. Baldies live in every state in the US, other than Hawaii, (they are abundant in Alaska) and can be found throughout Canada, and even in Mexico. They prefer to feed on fish and typically live near some form of water, be it … Read more
Accipiters, which are a genus in the family of hawks, are very specialized in their work. They are hunters of the forests and the woods. I always find myself wanting to showcase a bird like this in a darker scene. It’s not meant to make them look sinister, but it’s just a common tone of … Read more