Eagles succeed at survival by doing a few things really well. Dynamic flying is a given, and of course, they have great eyesight. They use the latter to relentlessly scan the surface of the water…and no matter how turbulent it may seem to be, they can pick out a fish with apparent ease. I can … Read more
You probably know where I’m going with this. Another drab, late winter day, but there’s no need to worry. Look around for the birds and watch for a while. Your day will get a lot better. It’s the best dreary day remedy I know.
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