Sweet Finch

On October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 By Mike and Christy12 Comments

A sweet female house finch hanging around looking for the bird feeders which we have yet to put out in an attempt to keep the squirrels out of the remaining tomatoes in the garden. Our first frost is a bit overdue this fall.

A friend

On October 13, 2015October 10, 2015 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

Male Mallards always seem happy to allow a photographer a quick portrait and I am always thankful for that moment.

Curious Cowbird

On October 10, 2015October 6, 2015 By Mike and Christy11 Comments

Curious Brown-headed cowbird checking us out as we march through the forest on a late summer hike. Called a brood parasite for leaving their eggs in the nests of other birds who raise the cowbirds young, but hey, some folks hire a nanny. Parasite, opportunist, adaptive or just being a cowbird?

Autumn Coots

On October 7, 2015October 7, 2015 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

Two American Coots enjoying an afternoon in the golden reflection of cattails gone brown for the season. We are still waiting for the Ducks to return and fill up the ponds but until the Ducks arrive the Coots have the place all to themselves. Fall can be a quiet time.

October Robin

On October 1, 2015September 30, 2015 By Mike and Christy26 Comments

An American Robin Enjoying the fall light in a forest of mixed colors. We have tons of Robing in our area in the spring and early summer and as the young fledge they are absent until Autumn begins. Glad to see they have returned.