My name is Moe, short for Molothrus ater, and I held still, for a bird anyhow, so the photographer could fire … More
Tag: Garden Birds
Life is best lived upside-down
“Never fly when you can creep,” says Wendell the White-Breasted Nuthatch. He may walk to a different drummer, but man … More
Nothing could be finer…
Than a loving Carolina caress… Especially if you’re a Wren! When I first saw some action going on between two Carolina … More
First Cardinal of Springtime…
And she’s a she. You gotta problem with that? In my experience they’re a bit bolder than the guys. A … More
Robin Redbreast Revisits
Tough going for Robins this week—after two blissful days of seasonal temperatures, we’re back in the Fahrenheit 40s. Brr! 💨 … More
First Robin of this Cold Spring
Shot a few days ago… With earth on his busy beak, from worm hunting!
Jay, Jay, Jay!
There’s no mistaking Buster when he descends upon the garden! Some dislike the way a Blue Jay clears the feeder … More
Snow Bath
Apologies for lack of color-correction. Added these subsequent photos too late.
…and Going Down!
When he descends, this Chipping Sparrow seemingly must make an even more complex set of maneuvers… Turning, braking, turning, until … More
Going Up!
When a Chipping Sparrow simply moves from one perch to another, so many different movements coordinate so beautifully… Jumping, flying, … More