The one bird we are never short of around here are woodpeckers. We have at least five kinds. Only three of them come to the feeders: the little Downy Woodpecker, his big brother, the Hairy Woodpecker, and the Red-Bellied Woodpecker…. Read More ›
Birds
THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE AMERICAN GOLDFINCH- Marilyn Armstrong
BIRD WEEKLY – PHOTO CHALLENGE – BIRDS WITH YELLOW FEATHERS Many of our birds show up in twos and threes, but only the Goldfinches show up in flocks. They may be small, but when they show up, they take over the… Read More ›
SHARE YOUR WORLD FROM LAST WEEK (WHICH I MISSED) ‘CAUSE THIS WEEK DIDN’T COME UP – MARILYN ARMSTRONG
SHARING MY WORLD – A WEEK LATE BUT I HAVE AN EXCUSE! Is it ever okay to commit a crime? Please explain. I have been known to speed and park semi-legally. I’ve never intentionally done anything worse than drive too… Read More ›
RED BELLIED WOODPECKER AND A FUCHSIA – Marilyn Armstrong
AS THE END OF MAY APPROACHES … I got some nice pictures of our favorite woodpecker enjoying dinner at the feeder. The birds seem to like being near the big plant. I think it makes them feel safe. It is… Read More ›
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS AND A BIG BLUE JAY – Marilyn Armstrong
It was sunny today. Yay for the sun and yay for having a day bright enough to take a few pictures. Just as I picked up the camera, a Red-bellied Woodpecker and a Blue Jay met and ultimately shared the… Read More ›
BIRDS OF SPRING WHO WAITED FOR A PHOTOGRAPH – Marilyn Armstrong
A medley of spring birds These are as many birds as I could photograph before they decided to fly into the trees. I think it’s personal. They see me and they hide — or fly. In addition to what you… Read More ›
WHO’S ON TOP – Marilyn Armstrong
Who’s on top More Goldfinches at the feeder! We now have two big feeders, so we don’t have to feed the birds, squirrels, Flying Squirrels, and raccoons as often. I don’t think even our crowd of creatures can empty these… Read More ›
BIRDS AT THE TOP OF THE TREE – Marilyn Armstrong
Birds at the top of the tree You would think with all these birds I’d take more pictures of birds in trees, but it’s hard when there are leaves. The only time in summer I see them is when they… Read More ›
MORE TIPTOP BRIGHT YELLOW BIRDS FROM OUT OF THE STORM – Marilyn Armstrong
YELLOW BIRDS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY AND MINE When the power came back on last night, I managed to format enough pictures for your squares, but there are a lot more. And I took some more today, though I haven’t… Read More ›
OSPREY AT THE TOP: DAY 1 – By GARRY ARMSTRONG
On the top shelf – Osprey in charge You can’t be any more on the top than this Osprey was on the river in Connecticut. He was way up on top of the sign while watching the water for any… Read More ›
UP IN THE AIR WE GO FLYING AGAIN – Marilyn Armstrong
A Photo a Week Challenge: Up In The Air I love pictures of anything in flight. This is a selection starting with 2012 to this month including my now omnipresent flying squirrels.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG, THE GRASS HAS RIZ – Marilyn Armstrong
BUT I KNOW WHERE THE FLOWERS IS … Today is the day. The very first day of Spring 2020. The technical beginning of spring, though having not had much of a winter, it’s been fairly springlike since last December. The… Read More ›
