Woodpeckers have special foam linings in their skulls that cushion their brains, right? WRONG. This onetime ornithological hypothesis has become … More
Tag: Beloved
Sweet Song of Summer
Walking round the garden, I hear him loud and clear. “Check…check…” he warns at first, before exploding in song: ”Conk-la-HDREEEEEEE!” It’s … More
Five amazing facts folks don’t know about Tufted Titmice
If you own a bird feeder, chances are you’ve seen this pert little customer flying off with a sunflower seed. … More
Baby on Board!
I’m being watched, but by whom? Someone tiny up high. Chipmunk? Nope! Tail’s too bushy—but too scraggly for a Squirrel’s unless…yes! … More
What’s Fluttering my Feathers?
It’s not the wind that’s fluttering Wendell’s feathers… It’s not a bad case of Bed Head… It’s not even cold … More
Blowin’ In the Wind
Otis the Great Blue Heron is such a handsome git that I reach for my camera every time he comes … More
Fly, Otis, FLY!
In the course of greeting Otis (Sitting on the Dock of the Bay) the great Blue Heron, I was fortunate … More
“Fly Casting” with a Snowy Egret
Sammy, our Snowy Egret buddy, returns today as the tide recedes, to feast on small crabs and other sea critters … More
Back to the Nest
For some reason I never posted this portrait of Auric the American Goldfinch in flight… I shot this last summer … More
A goat with wings
You might call Andy a bit of an odd duck, except that he’s a goose. He’s a goose — but … More