A few fall yard birds

Posted on November 20, 2014 by admin

The year-round residents are getting into their winter groups and the winter residents like the juncos are here in abundance. Generally, at this time of year, I would be at the Wakarusa Wetlands four or more mornings a week. I know I am one of many deeply grieving this loss. I hope that those of us who are doing more feeding, putting up more cover, winter roosting boxes, and brush piles, can offset some of the habitat loss these birds are experiencing. Support the work the Haskell Students are doing here: https://www.facebook.com/wetlandspreservationorganization Click on pictures to enlarge.

A morning of cardinals

Posted on November 14, 2013 by admin

I love the big groups of cardinals at this time of year. With many predators visiting our yard over the last few weeks, I am not seeing the big numbers of small birds that we usually see. For instance, I haven’t seen many mourning doves since I discovered three piles of mourning dove feathers in the yard over several days. I would stay away from this yard, too! What I can always count on are the big groups of cardinals that visit the feeders and water at dawn and dusk. A few nights ago, I counted eighteen at the feeders. Today, I was raking leaves and I guess a human being out there keeping the predators away made them feel a little safer. More cardinals, more chickadees, more titmice, and even a brown creeper. I do hope the mourning doves come back soon. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Occupy the Wakarusa Wetlands

Posted on October 21, 2013 by admin

Every picture I post this week will be from the area of the Wakarusa Wetlands that will be obliterated by the SLT. I have hundreds of pictures of hundreds of species who will be displaced and/or killed by greed and indifference.

This will be gone.

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A little green

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

Nice to see some spring this morning! Click on pictures to enlarge.

Cooper’s hawk visit

Posted on August 10, 2012 by admin

Every once in a while, a Cooper’s hawk comes to visit. While I am sure the little birds would not appreciate this humor, we do, in one way or another, feed everyone at our house. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Nervous robin waits to see if it is safe to take a bath.

Young house sparrows hide in the thicket until parents give the “all clear.”

The titmice don’t mind. Fierce.

Yellow-bellied sapsucker and other backyard visitors

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

Now that we have the feeders up, our list of backyard visitors is incredible. Click on pictures to enlarge.

The mighty titmouse

Posted on October 15, 2011 by admin

It was darn chilly this morning, but it felt good to just sit in the sun in the backyard. And, it’s always good when the titmice visit.

Snow days

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

We finally got our big snow. I know–it’s relative. We didn’t get nearly what others have. I never did hear what we ended up with, but my guess is less than a foot. It’s mighty cold with the wind blowing! An arctic blast is on the way. I’ve filled all the feeders and made some tasty vegan suet for the Carolina wrens. My thoughts are with them over the next few very cold days. Click on pictures to enlarge.