At Golden Hour before sunset in one of the last days remaining before frost will claim the pond, this Canada Goose is among the first to form the skein threading south…
Category: Wildlife
Air Power
“And I dreamed I saw three B52s in formation overhead, Turning into Canada Geese above our nation…” After Joni Mitchell, … More
How selfless behavior assures the survival of migrating geese
Ever wonder what it is that makes one migrating goose lead and another follow? Remarkable studies of migrating ibis—birds with … 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
Urge for Going
“All that stays is dying, and all that lives is getting out…” Joni Mitchell I wish I could wax poetic … 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
Lyle’s Metamorphosis
I’ve made no secret that Lyle the Little Blue Heron is my favorite wading bird in the world—and this collage … 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