No sound lifts my heart quite like the “teakettle, teakettle, teakettle” of a Carolina Wren in in the springtime. They … More
Tag: Male
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
Meet Tonto Two-Tuft
This striking young Northern Cardinal… …seems to be keeping company with the lovely Princess Goldie, hiding in the brush as she feeds … More
Preening
Beautiful people don’t just have it handed to them, you know… Ask Mr. Mallory Mallard, Mal to his friends. He … More
Mallard Mates
Couldn’t resist developing and posting this shot of Mallory (left) and Mazie (right), our nesting pair of Mallards… Looking sweet … More
Meanie!
Male Goldfinches are notoriously feisty during mating season. And I’ve photographed battles between males over feeder rights, several times, but… … More
Flying with a Goldfinch
Tracking a tiny Goldfinch as he darts about in the air is a heck of a lot more challenging to … More
Carlo Cardinal at Breakfast
I’ve known this striking fellow since he was a Juvenile, eyeing me warily from inside the shrubbery. Now a gorgeously … More