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
Buckeye Butterfly
This Common Buckeye is feeding on New England Aster. New England Aster is one of the best wildflowers for butterflies because they bloom late in the Fall when other plants … Continued
Seek – A Powerful Identification App
Knowing the names of the plants I come across on walks at the PGT is fun and useful. Knowing what I’m seeing helps me better understand the life around me. … 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
Raccoon
We saw a Raccoon along the creek on our walk yesterday. Typically they are more active at night, so even though they are common, we don’t usually see them.