Black-capped Chickadee
It’s 4-degrees outside and we’ve had 8-inches of snow this week, but the winter weather doesn’t seem to bother the Chickadees.
Cardinal
It’s easy to understand why the Cardinal is one of the most popular birds in America. What a beauty! They are a common bird at the PGT year-round.
Bald Eagle
I was thrilled to see a Bald Eagle fly past us as we were walking along Hillers Creek a couple days ago. When we moved to the PGT in 1970 … Continued
Northern Flicker
On our monthly bird walk last weekend, we identified 5 kinds of woodpeckers including a Northern Flicker. The black bib across the chest and the black mustache makes the males … Continued
5,000 Robins
Yesterday a massive flock of Robins settled onto the trees at the PGT and spent the entire day eating and drinking. It’s hard to be sure of how many, but … Continued
Dark-eyed-Junco
I saw my first Junco for the season this week. They’ve just migrated down from Canada to spend the winter with us at the PGT. Like many birds, their population … Continued
American Goldfinch
I’ve been noticing a lot of goldfinches recently. They must be drawn by the maturing seeds on thistle and the many kinds of sunflowers. American Goldfinches can be found year-round … Continued
White-eyed Vireo
Walking past a thicket near Beaver Lake yesterday, I heard the distinctive call of this bird. I had to spend a few minutes searching the branches to get a good … Continued
Northern Bobwhite
I love hearing the loud whistled “bob-white” call of this quail. It’s a common summer sound on walks at the PGT. Unfortunately, it has become much less common elsewhere; since … Continued