Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker The Downy is the smallest of the 7 different kinds of woodpeckers at the Prairie Garden Trust. I photographed this one this afternoon while taking a walk around … Continued
Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal A cardinal picture from this morning at the Prairie Garden Trust. It’s supposed to get very windy later today so I got out early. To see a larger … Continued
Common Yellowthroat
Common Yellowthroat You are certain to hear Yellowthroats singing on walks at the Prairie Garden Trust during the spring or summer; it sounds like “witchety-witchety-witchety”. These warblers are very common … Continued
Kentucky Warbler
Kentucky Warbler Usually I find these beautiful warblers in the bottomland along Hiller’s Creek. They like to hide in shrubby thickets. That’s why I was surprised a couple of years … Continued
Blue-winged Warbler
Blue-winged Warbler This is a common warbler in shrubby forest openings here at the PGT. They leave for the winter but should be back in mid-April. I found this bird … Continued
Indigo Bunting
Indigo Bunting With the weather’s so cold that I’m spending more time on the computer than in the field. It’s gives me a chance to work up images that I’ve … Continued
Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal I went out this morning to get more cardinal pictures. It’s 45-degrees out and sunny. A perfect winter day. The forecast is for colder weather later in the … Continued
White-throated Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow On my walk this morning I was hoping to see a White-crowned Sparrow. Instead I found this bird which is similar. One look will tell you why this … Continued
Northern Flicker
Northern Flicker There are 7 different kinds of Woodpeckers at the PGT. Only the Northern Flicker routinely feeds while on the ground; apparently going after ants and grubs. Today I … Continued