Baltimore Oriole
Yesterday I saw my first Oriole of the year. It was trying to find some insects to eat in the emerging hickory buds. Reminder: The PGT Birdwalk is at 7 … Continued
Prairie Warbler
Every day new birds arrive. Today I saw two new Warblers: Prairie Warbler Ovenbird Both of these birds nest at the PGT. Most of the Warblers that are simply passing … Continued
Blue-winged Warbler
Today I saw my first Blue-winged Warbler of the year. This is a gorgeous bird with a funny song. They nest in the thickets at the PGT and you are … Continued
First Black-and-white-Warbler
Today we found the first Black-and-white-Warblers of the year. They were along the path to The Point. The popcorn white flowers of the Serviceberries (Amelanchier arborea) are also in full … Continued
First Warbler of the Year
Walking along Hiller’s Creek this morning I heard my first Warbler of the year; a Louisiana Waterthrush. They are drab for a Warbler but their loud ringing song is wonderful:
H is for Hawk
I’m just finishing “H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald. I’m surprised by the amount of positive press the book is getting considering it is about a woman training a … Continued
Gadwalls Flying
I startled a small flock of ducks this afternoon as I walked around Potter’s Lake. They circled over a few times so that I could capture a few shots. My … Continued
First Phoebe!
Heard my first Phoebe today. Another sure sign of spring. He was at the barn scouting out sites for a nest. Their song is very common around the buildings here … Continued
The Sounds of Spring
Tonight after sunset we walked out onto the prairie and found ourselves surrounded by at least a dozen male Woodcocks performing their mating ritual. After calling from the ground for … Continued
Bald Eagles at the PGT
Twice this week we’ve spotted mature Bald Eagles flying over the Prairie Garden Trust. In 1970 when we moved here we never saw eagles. Over time we are starting to … Continued