Strangely Familiar

The other day, I became rather excited upon seeing Chili, above. He’s so tiny that I didn’t get a good … More

Help, I can’t shake him!

“It’s so embarrassing,” cries young Ajay the Blue Jay… “Here I am completing my first adult molt and looking dapper … More

If you own a bird feeder, chances are you’ve seen this pert little customer flying off with a sunflower seed. … More

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

It’s fascinating to watch Sammy the Snowy Egret swoop for his supper… He lights on the edge of a salt … More

Why are your feet so big, Cato? The better to perch on a cow’s back! Cattle Egrets are named for … More

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

I’m not sure what Oscar the Osprey just brought —merely his care and love?—but it’s plain he and his mate … More

In the course of greeting Otis (Sitting on the Dock of the Bay) the great Blue Heron, I was fortunate … More

As promised, here’s the conclusion of the Gaffer Gander vs. Otis the Great Blue Heron Turf War, showing what happens … More