Winter weather is a challenge for almost everything…well, some people, and wildlife seem to look forward to it…but it’s not an easy time for many. Raptors can generally handle things pretty well but they do burn through more calories working to stay warm. So, you may see some sitting around quite a lot. They … Read more
Mourning Doves are not fans of the cold. Most will migrate but some stay around all year. It seems that in most cases, as long as they can find food to eat, you’ll do alright, but you can bet when things get brutally cold, some simply will not make it through. These three might be … Read more
Compared to last winter, when this picture was taken, we have had a really mild winter. I know many who are quite happy about that. We set records for snowfall in January of 2019…and I suspect we won’t even come close this year. Still, a bit of snow, a time or two, isn’t such a … Read more
This starling in the snow makes for a very nice photograph. I wasn’t all that enthused when it showed up over my main interest of a Cardinal, Flicker, or maybe a hawk. But in the short bit of time we had, I came to appreciate it’s beauty in such a winter setting. Funny thing … Read more
This Yellow Shafted Flicker, as the name implies, has a very distinctive marking…the shafts on it’s feathers, and the underside of the wings, are a bright yellow. You can’t miss it when it’s flying around the backyard. Flickers are actually in the woodpecker family and they make a great, colorful addition, around the bird feeders. … Read more