Category Archives: Birds

The ladies have stopped by my feeder the most during the past week or so. I was, however, fortunate to catch a couple of clicks of the one male I have seen. There must have been some territorial activity or … Continue reading →

The hummingbird feeder has been a very busy location these past few weeks. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird goes through this area during its migrations, but not usually this far west. We had a visitor two years ago, none last year, and … Continue reading →

This pair of Northern Cardinals will most likely never meet for real, but thanks to digital technology, I have been able to pair them up in this photo. The female on the left was photographed at a family member’s home … Continue reading →

To say it has been hot here lately may be an understatement. The heat index was between 103 & 108 degrees most of last week. This picture may give you some idea of what affect the heat can have – … Continue reading →

My visit to the Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington, IL, early in June was fabulous. I walked the trails and enjoyed the birds – mostly their singing. They seem to spend most of their time deep in the branches and … Continue reading →

En route to The Smoky Mountains last month Kathy & I stopped in Columbia, Missouri, for the night. Prior to getting to the hotel we stopped at the Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area near town and along the Missouri River. It … Continue reading →

“This is my feeder!” “No! It’s Mine!” It’s easy to imagine words like those between these two  (well, it’s easy for me to imagine…You, you’re on your own!) The Carolina Chickadee (In the right corner, wearing basic black & white) … Continue reading →