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
This has been an active year for Sharp-shinned Hawk activity in the backyard. At least two of them have been regular visitors. This young one though takes the cake…so to speak. I have never experienced anything like it. It had apparently had a very good breakfast of something and seemed so fat and happy it … Read more
We are lucky here, to have a diverse population of woodpeckers in the backyard. This includes the ever-elusive (photographically) Pileated Woodpeckers, Flickers, and Sapsuckers. The old reliables are the Hairy, Downy, Red-Bellied (pictured), and Redheaded Woodpeckers. I can’t imagine a better place to spend some time for someone that loves birds.
Unmistakable. That’s the sound of a Mourning Dove’s wings. Have one take off or land near you and you’ll know what I mean.
