For the most part, the Woodpeckers we have in the backyard get along alright. But like any family, you’ll run into a squabble now and then. And make no mistake, there is a “pecking order” in the group. The Flickers are the toughest in my estimation, followed by the Red-Bellies, then the Redheads, and then … Read more
There are few things about a Blue Jay that are subtle. They are talkative, squawkative, and vocally boisterous. They are bright and colorful. And frankly, sometimes, they land like lead balloons. I guess they don’t like to slow down or something, but you’ll often hear a noticeable “thump” when they alight on a feeder or … Read more
“I’ve died a thousand deaths, each time reinventing myself brighter, stronger, and purer than before. From the midst of destruction, I became the creator of myself. From the midst of darkness, I became my own source of light.” Cristen Rodgers
Do eagles get cold feet? It’s a sensible question as you’ll often see them sitting on the ice of a frozen river or lake. Truth is, they can sit like that for hours on end, and their feet don’t get really cold. They have powerful circulation in these extremities as well as very thick tissue … Read more
Nothing sits still for long in the backyard. There is much to do…and one priority is just keeping out of everyone else’s way. Some days, air traffic control at O’Hare might have an easier time of it.
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words Johann Wolfgang von Goethe