When a Chipping Sparrow simply moves from one perch to another, so many different movements coordinate so beautifully… Jumping, flying, … More
Category: Garden Birds
20 Ways of Looking at a Tufted Titmouse
These impressionistic “Wildlife Watercolors” were taken during a snowstorm, as a Tufted Titmouse flew from a feeder. The image quality … More
“Bomb Cyclone” Cold Snap Hits Garden Birds Hard
Business has never been brisker at the Garden Bird Café, with new customers zipping in fast as others depart… Finches … More
Tufted Titmouse Eve
Thanks for all the visits, Mr. TT! Hope we see more of you next year… Mr. Titmouse gives us one … More
On the Feast of Stephen
A sweet female Cardinal flies over crisp and even snow, near dusk on St. Stephen’s Day, December 26…
Red Flight, Christmas Eve
Into the night, seed in beak, rising skyward, what goes, flying Cardinal? Lone survival or loved one’s salvation? Whichever impels … More
On the Winter Solstice
Fly, Cardinal! At the instant your wings meet your body, you’re a flaming arrow… And what I’d love to know … More
Blue December
Fresh snow and a Cardinal comes, hungry and cold. Take all you want please and fly safe to your brave … More
Men vs. Women (and vice-versa)
As one of my friends has commented “I guess Downies like it rough.”
Meanie!
Male Goldfinches are notoriously feisty during mating season. And I’ve photographed battles between males over feeder rights, several times, but… … More