Look who just beamed down from heaven

Edgar the Juvenile Great Egret isn’t exactly graceful yet… But he’s utterly mastered the art of the Grand Entrance. Today, … More

How to identify the Lesser Yellowlegs

Hint: If you can resist saying “Awwww,” it’s not him… It’s hard enough to resist Lester the Lesser Yellowlegs when … More

He heard the click and turned to take me in without a wink of fear.

Catching the air like a wind anchor, his wings brake his flight and he lands. It’s time for Lyle the … More

Relax—it’s just Beau. When the Great Blue Heron straightens his neck, it’s a marvel to behold. One moment he’s all … More

Glimpsed through a blur of marsh grass, Eglantine the Great Egret looks almost like an angel heading heavenward from the … More

The very same juvenile Great Egret who was “late for school” in a previous post is apparently coming along quite … More

Young Edgar always seems off by himself while his sibling Great Egrets are watching and learning from Mom… Today’s … More

He got it! But what is it? Lester is a Lesser Yellowlegs, bigger than a Robin, but way smaller than … More

Yes, I love this Little Blue Heron. Ever since I saw him investigating a Ducks Unlimited nesting box ––very naughty, … More