Then even more geese rise skyward in a powerful upward gust that feels inescapable, their flickering wings resembling flames in a wildfire… And … More
Category: Birds
Eruption 2
Now the entire gaggle thunders upward, heads up, wings wagging, beating air, departing water… And I feel I’m somehow part … More
Air Power
“And I dreamed I saw three B52s in formation overhead, Turning into Canada Geese above our nation…” After Joni Mitchell, … More
Urge for Going, Golden Hour
“See the geese in chevron flight flapping and racing on before the snow— They’ve got the urge for going and … 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…
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
Exultate, Egret!
Caroling, Caroling, Caroling, Caroling, Christmas Birds are Singing… We haven’t yet solved the mystery of why Edgar sings so often … More
Blue December
Fresh snow and a Cardinal comes, hungry and cold. Take all you want please and fly safe to your brave … More
Creature of the Night
You may never have seen a Black-Crowned Night Heron although, if you live in the United States near its cousins … More