My birds

Pine Grosbeaks!

canids — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:55:28 +0000

Under the feeders on Christmas eve, just after I dreamed last night that I saw them.

Pine Grosbeaks!

canids — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:55:18 +0000

Under the feeder on Christmas eve, just after I dreamed last night that I saw them.

Baltimore Oriole

canids — Thu, 10 May 2007 12:05:06 +0000

Heard a beautiful clear whistling song. Saw a bright orange and black bird flying. Unmistakable male Baltimore Oriole.

Mallard Ducks

canids — Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:36 +0000

Two male mallards swimming on my pond

Wood Duck

canids — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:47:42 +0000

2 gorgeous male wood ducks on my pond this morning, and one beautiful female. They are very dramatic and charismatic.

Twenty-five birds since March 25

canids — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:59:59 +0000

My beginnr birdwatching is off to a good start. Today I saw the 25th species since March 25! On to 100……that seems a daunting goal.

Song Sparrows

canids — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:51:30 +0000

It’s a big day for sparrow species at my feeders. They are hungry in the snow.

American Tree Sparrow

canids — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:50:43 +0000

near my feeders. ID by red crown, and markings around eye.

Fox Sparrow

canids — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:49:50 +0000

Saw a fox sparrow kicking up snow and leaves under my feeders. Big rufous tail, much bigger and redder than the song sparrow feeding nearby. Gale says it’s early for fox sparrow.

Eastern Phoebe

canids — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:48:20 +0000

Saw two phoebes today, but haven’t heard them yet. Definitely phoebes, tail twitching, upright perching, round heads. I hope they can find something to eat in the snowy weather.