Bushtits come in a flock and leave as a group. I wonder if they have a leader in command. Suet is one great winter protein source for the birds. This little guy, a ruby-crowned kinglet, was around a lot this winter. However, he usually came early in the morning when it’s still dark outside, and onceContinue reading “New Year backyard visitors”
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Golden Eagle
First I heard a loud wing flapping sound and I saw a good-sized bird hovering above. It is certainly larger than a hawk. I have seen hawks and bald eagles in the area, but Golden Eagle is the first. Before I participated in birding activities, I was not aware that birding is an all-year-round event.
Secret of Desire
I love Cedar Waxwings. For years, I have been pursuing them for pictures, but they are usually too distant to reach. A few weeks ago, I saw a flock of them enjoying the berries in a park. The juveniles were flying from one tree to the other, sometimes they even landed on the grass. ItContinue reading “Secret of Desire”
Birder vs Hunter
The parking lot of a birding site was full. I expected to see some happy birders. Instead, I saw several groups of people with rifles walking out of the site. One of the women even showed off her prey, a breathless pheasant! The gunshot was off sparsely, and we saw a pheasant hiding under theContinue reading “Birder vs Hunter”
Invasion before dusk
Today just about a half-hour before the sun went down my husband heard some strange sound when he was ready to roll into our garage. “Get your camera!” He rushed into the house and also grabbed his. When I ran out, I saw a pair of birds flying across the street. I could not tell whatContinue reading “Invasion before dusk”
Country Roads
Remember John Denver’s ‘Country Road Take me Home’ where I belong? That was in mind when I was cruising along the country roads… It was an overcast day riding in the vicinity of a wildlife refuge. Not the right time of the year to look for birds here, but wildlife refuge is wildlife’s natural habitat and justContinue reading “Country Roads”
At a lake walk – unexpected find
My emotional attachment to Cormorant began in Guilin, China. The thought of them being used to catching fish with their throat choked often disheartened me. I like to see them enjoy their life in the land of freedom. Cormorants are common inhabitants of lakes and rivers. My lack of enthusiasm to carry a big lensContinue reading “At a lake walk – unexpected find”
Unexpected Visitors
What an unusual summer we have here in Willamette valley! Back in February, we celebrated early sunshine, and came in April, all things were blooming and thriving. This is definitely the most colorful summer I have enjoyed around our house. Then, the high temperature began to emerge in May, above the ’90s and it seemed toContinue reading “Unexpected Visitors”
It’s a Bird day
Birds and flowers are my favorite photography subjects. The varieties of both species are absolutely startling. The individual features and intricate details can be mind-boggling. I often wondered if any of the botanists and ornithologists has ever mastered the knowledge of all the birds and flowers in the universe. Rain drops started to beat on my windshield whenContinue reading “It’s a Bird day”
Birds on my Walk
Less rain and occasional sunshine these days. I have been ready for migrated wild birds to come back since March, but as of today, I barely see any, only the long-term residents, stellar jays, juncos, flickers, robins, and sparrows. I heard house finches singing but they were hidden, I only saw them twice at aContinue reading “Birds on my Walk”
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