Tufted Titmouse
In North America about 75% of birds migrate south for the winter. Of those that remain behind, one of my favorites in the Tufted Titmouse. Their appearance and behavior makes … Continued
Monarch Migration
I saw one Monarch yesterday, the first I’ve seen in a couple of weeks. Before that I was seeing them daily. The main migration of Monarch butterflies is over. Likewise, … Continued
Chipping Sparrow
Migrating songbirds keep arriving. This week I’ve seen Chipping Sparrows by the visitor center at the Prairie Garden Trust.
Louisiana Waterthrush
We just heard our first spring warbler – a Louisiana Waterthrush. It looks drab, but the song is magical. It’s a series of sweet descending whistles followed by a jumble … Continued
Field Sparrow
Migrating songbirds are starting to return. This week I’ve seen Field Sparrows and Phoebes at the Prairie Garden Trust. Spring is slowly coming on and with that we’re ready to … 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
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Every day on the way to the mailbox, if the weather is good, we’ll sit for a while at the edge of Potter’s Lake. On Saturday when we did that … Continued
Winter Birds Arriving
Many songbirds migrate south for the winter, but some from further north spend their winters here. This week I saw my first Juncos. At the PGT I often find small … Continued
Monarch Butterfly
The asters are at peak bloom now. This is a Monarch Butterfly drinking nectar from New England Aster. At the PGT you can find New England Asters anywhere there is … Continued
Monarch Butterfly
The asters are just starting to bloom, just in time for the Monarch Butterfly migration. My favorite aster, and the one you see here is New England Aster. It’s an … Continued