Black-billed Cuckoo
A Cooper’s Hawk chased two Black-billed Cuckoos through the tree tops along Beaver Lake this morning. The hawk missed it’s meal but I was able to get this shot as … Continued
Summer Tanager
Summer Tanagers are fairly common but seldom seen since they seem to hang out behind the leaves in the tops of tall trees.For this shot from this morning we were … Continued
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
It was such a pretty day today that I took two long walks. On the walk this afternoon I photographed this hyperkinetic Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. These tiny birds are very common … Continued
White-eyed Vireo
I went out a couple days ago and found this vireo in a thicket near our family cemetery. The unusual eye color makes this a stunning bird.
Yellow-throated Vireo
On a picnic today I heard the familiar burry call of the vireo. I was glad that I had my bird lens with me and was able to get this … Continued
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
Rose Verbena
The rush of the Spring Wildflowers is on! One of the short flowers that is easy to overlook is called Rose Verbena. I photographed this one near our barn. Rose … 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