American Coot
American Coot After dinner tonight we took a walk around Potter’s Lake. The golden water caught my eye so I was hoping to find a bird. This morning on the … Continued
Nesting Season
Red-shouldered Hawk’s Nest Yesterday afternoon I hiked over to the Eastern Valley to find the stick nest that Justin Robertson spotted. The fresh green cedar branches mean the nest is … Continued
Early Birds
Great Blue Heron The first signs of spring are upon us! This afternoon we heard the call of an Eastern Phoebe for the first time this year. They were checking … Continued
Spring Peepers
On a walk this afternoon I heard the song of Spring Peepers for the first time this year. A welcome sound that means Spring is coming! I pulled out my … Continued
Canada Goose
Canada Goose There was such a loud ruckus this morning that I had to go check it out. A pair of geese are establishing their territory at Potter’s Lake. Such … Continued
Robins flock to burned Prairie
American Robin The birds have responded to the controlled burn at the PGT last week. At sunset last night I photographed a flock of robins grazing the newly blackened earth.
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird The bluebirds immediately took advantage of the newly cleared ground yesterday after we burned 40-acres of prairie. It must be easier for them to spot instects. Here a … Continued
American Kestrel
American Kestrel We did a controlled burn today on 40-acres of restored prairie at the PGT. Several raptors immediately appeared to check out the newly exposed rodents. This American … Continued
What do you do with an Armadillo?
Nine-Banded Armadillo I saw an Armadillo at the Prairie Garden Trust today for the first time. That is first record of one on the property since we moved here in … Continued