Catbirds rock

Posted on May 30, 2010 by admin

I love their colors, their sounds, and their curiosity. I can always see them out of the corner of my eye watching me as I walk along the hedges in the yard. I know where the nest is and take care to avoid it. I look forward to seeing little catbirds soon! Click on pictures to enlarge.

Chickadee family

Posted on May 30, 2010 by admin

A chickadee family has been visiting the yard quite a bit lately. I love how the little one gets the parents’ attention by flapping his/her little wings and jumping up and down. The cute little vocalizations help too. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Mallards

Posted on May 30, 2010 by admin

I saw this lovely couple taking advantage of a water-soaked ditch along the road. They were so close that I actually had difficulty getting a picture of the two of them together because my telephoto lens is too long. I didn’t notice until working on this post just now that the male of the pair looks like he has something stuck in his neck. It looks like a staple from a staple gun. Sometimes humans really suck. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Finches

Posted on May 30, 2010 by admin

Kind of neat to see the goldfinch and house finch hanging out. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Save it. Don’t drain it.

Posted on May 27, 2010 by admin

I attended the protest yesterday afternoon at the Wakarusa Wetlands. Looking at the devastation made me want to sob, but seeing so many people out raising awareness was powerful. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Wetlands drained–protest today!

Posted on May 26, 2010 by admin

Note from Wetlands Preservation Organization

Protest today 3-6 CT

The draining was ordered by Mike Perkins, Operations Division Mgr. (785) 331-1330

Contact for Douglas County Commission:

nthellman@douglas-county.com

jflory@douglas-county.com

mgaughan@douglas-county.com

Before the draining:

For a series of photos documenting the devastating effects of the draining, visit the Wetlands Preservation Organization’s Facebook page.

Please slow down and look around

Posted on May 22, 2010 by admin

Please drive carefully. Our nonhuman friends are very busy at this time of year. Please look around and let them get where they need to go safely. Click on picture to enlarge.