THE SQUARE COMMUNITY It’s kind of feathery in our backyard. This is a very busy Hairy Woodpecker whacking the hell out of an insect-infested tree in our woods. It’s not just this woodpecker. There are a slew of them. Half… Read More ›
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OISEAUX DU JOUR
Another perfect day. Cool, comfortable, sunny. Not a hint of rain. Well, okay, that is I admit, a flaw because we really need rain … but it’s a holiday weekend so perfect weather doesn’t include rain no matter how much… Read More ›
MORE BRIGHT BIRDS – Marilyn Armstrong
Let me start off by saying that this morning, Owen and I were treated to seeing a relatively rare Pileated Woodpecker. They are the largest of our living woodpeckers and while I knew we had one or more of them… Read More ›
EVEN MORE BIRDS – Marilyn Armstrong
Do NOT complain about my birds. I am so thrilled to have my feeders up. When I ramble into my kitchen for morning coffee, there the rails and feeders are all aflutter. What’s really a bit strange — I’m sure… Read More ›
MORE BIRDS – MR. AND MRS. CARDINAL WITH COWBIRDS – Marilyn Armstrong
I thought everyone was going to get tired of birds. Honestly, I thought I would get tired of the birds, but it turns out, I find them beautiful and love having them around. I yell at the squirrels, but I… Read More ›
THE SPIKIEST MARCH WOODPECKERS YET – Marilyn Armstrong
More Spiky Birds in March – 03/15/19 They are redoing our bathroom today and we finally put the two Scotties in the crate and the flying Duke is on a lead. No dog is going anywhere we don’t want them… Read More ›
MORE BIRDS – Marilyn Armstrong
So even though I didn’t shoot any more pictures today, I shot so many yesterday I’m not running out anytime soon. We are actually expecting our first serious snowstorm next weekend. Pretty much the right time of year, too. Although… Read More ›
SECOND SUNDAY’S BIRDS – Marilyn Armstrong
We filled the feeder yesterday and the birds scattered. I was pretty sure they’d be back today. Boyoboy, were they back. It was like a bird festival out there. Every bird in our woods was trying to knock every other… Read More ›
THE WEEKLY SMILE: SO MANY BIRDS – Marilyn Armstrong
A WEEKLY SMILE – Enjoying the Birds Every day there’s a new one I haven’t seen before, or finally, I manage to get a picture of a bird I’ve never photographed before. One of those that has always gotten away…. Read More ›
