Tag: Birds
Pretty Woman. . .
by Susan
. . .the kind I’d like to meet (on the side of the road in an old cornfield!)
+ Birds, heron, Uncategorized
The Heron Show, Part 2
by Susan
Watch as this great blue heron starts a brand-new nest. A humble beginning with sticks and twigs. First one stick, then another — which is presented to his bride. They work together to build their new home.
Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!
by Susan
Probably the most visited part of the sprawling Montezuma Wetlands Complex is Wildlife Drive, a 3.5 mile loop that allows visitors to take a hike from the comfort of their own cars. And today, April 1st, the gates were opened to welcome birders (and photographers) to the 2020 observation season. Even CoVID-19 could not prevent this long-awaited event — in fact, it’s one of … Read More Wildlife Drive Is Open, No Foolin’!
+ Birds, Ducks, Uncategorized, weather
Signs of Spring
by Susan
Maybe CoVid-19 can afflict the world population and threaten the global economy, but it can’t stop the world from turning or the seasons from changing. And yes, my dear readers, spring is here! If you don’t believe me take a look at some sure signs of spring: Pussywillows! Swans gliding upon silky water Winter aconite (?) Ducks, Daffodils Blackbirds … Read More Signs of Spring
+ Birds, eagles, heron, Uncategorized
They’re Back!
by Susan
Who’s back? The great blue herons, of course. There are just a few right now. Maybe they are the hardy ones who stayed here over the winter, fishing in any open water they could find, or maybe they are the first to arrive after weeks of travel on the Atlantic Flyway. Who knows, but in any event in a week or so as the … Read More They’re Back!
+ Birds
The Most Disdained Birds in America
by Susan
They really didn’t do anything to deserve it. Nonetheless, they are the birds we love to hate — crows, starlings, and mute swans. Actually, they are kind of pretty. Crows are dark and sleek. Starlings have such cute little polka-dotted tummies (much like a miniature Kate Spade bag). They both make a terribly unpleasant noise, but crows are quite useful to the human population … Read More The Most Disdained Birds in America
There were ten of them!
by Susan
Saw them near Montezuma today. Such beautiful birds! Could use a little post-processing, maybe, just to correct the color (these are jpgs, so were processed in-camera), but I think their natural beauty shows through without it.
Seen by Susan: Fun with Flora and Fauna 
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