Although they don't look exotic, house sparrows are considered an exotic species. They are non-native birds that were introduced into North America in the mid-ninteenth century, and to say they have thrived is putting it mildly. Currently they are thriving in my backyard, and I am not thrilled! Before the big oak tree on the …
A surprise visitor
I glanced out the window and was surprised to see this northern flicker sitting on the grass by my patio. He seemed to be picking up insects, and he kept it up for at least five minutes. This is the first time I can recall a flicker visiting our backyard bird buffet, so I was …
Cloudy, cool, and delightful!
It's been a great day for birding, considering the weather and the fact that I didn't take my camera out of the house. Ten different species of birds visited my bird buffet today, and I got reasonably good pictures of eight of them...standing inside my kitchen window and aiming my lens at the birds as …
Rainy day blues
Have you ever thought about how inaccurate that phrase is? The rainy day grays would be a better description in my opinion. Sitting at my computer this afternoon, I glance out the window above me, and what I see is gray, not blue. Gray is the color of rainy days, and a very accurate description …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 