At the waterfall

On May 13, 2020 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

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A Green Heron tests the waters flowing down from a small waterfall in search of a mid-day meal.

Evening Grosbeak

On May 12, 2020 By Mike and Christy3 Comments

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A male Evening Grosbeak adds a splash of color to the local trees in much the same way those early spring flowers are adding a bit of color to the ground below.

Brown Jay

On May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 By Mike and Christy2 Comments

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The Brown Jay is and conspicuous bird to say the least. We found a flock moving through the trees and calling loudly while foraging for a morning meal this day.

This bird deftly plucked the last berry from a leafless branch and quickly devoured it before moving along with the rest of the boisterous flock to find another meal.

Bluebird Day

On May 10, 2020April 16, 2020 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

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A little mountain bluebird right at home in a big blue world. Even when small part of it all.

You guys…..

On May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

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It was a cold snowy day just a week or two ago and it must have put the Junco’s in a foul mood that day as we watched numerous scuffles break out as they were scratching and foraging for a meal underneath an old spruce tree.

You guys….

Luckily the snow only lasted a couple of hours in the morning and just like magic the sun appears, the snow melted, and calmer heads prevailed.

Fuzzball

On May 3, 2020 By Mike and Christy7 Comments

This little fuzzball is just learning to fly and hence spent a bit of time on the ground this day.

May

On May 1, 2020April 27, 2020 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

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A new month begins with grass greening up and a fine looking Snowy Egret foraging away.

Wishing you all a great May and a wonderful weekend as well.

Like a submarine

On April 29, 2020April 30, 2020 By Mike and Christy4 Comments

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One of our favorite little ducks is the Pied-billed Grebe.

Wonderfully described as “Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America.”¹

If you’ve ever spent time watching these guys I bet you’ve marveled at the ability of the Pied-billed to just sink out of sight like a diving submarine.

According to All About Birds:

Pied-billed Grebes can trap water in their feathers, giving them great control over their buoyancy. They can sink deeply or stay just at or below the surface, exposing as much or as little of the body as they wish. The water-trapping ability may also aid in the pursuit of prey by reducing drag in turbulent water.

This little grebe was quietly swimming along on a beautiful sunny morning in water reflecting the brilliant blue skies above.

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