Category: Bird

Scissortail Flycatcher

7/28/2025

Where have they been all my life?

When I saw photos of scissortail flycatchers displayed, I wanted my own collection of photos. So, off I went. It's really difficult for me to get photos of the birds without bothering them, but I was determined to try.

But sometimes, luck saves the day.

I now have a collection of about ten photos, and I'm hoping to add to it.

There are worse hobbies to have.

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Thanksgiving

11/24/2020

Turkeys aren't going to win any beauty contests by conventional standards but I'm so thankful that they occasionally find their way near me.

I'd never seen so many birds until I moved to my current location, and I'm very thankful for the chance to share their space.

Signs That Summer has Nature in its Grip

7/17/2020

A tufted titmouse trying to cool off by fluffing its feathers.

Canada geese wading in a pool that's too shallow to float in.

And a cactus flower in bloom.

The Birds In My World

5/8/2020

Dealing with social distancing hasn't been as hard for me as it has been for many others. I've been fortunate to have photo opportunities in the yard.

If you have the opportunity to sit outside where there are lots of critters, grab a bag of popcorn and watch the show! However, you may be a part of the entertainment for them.

Birdwatching

1/11/2020

I rarely tire of trying to catch a photo of an animal in it's natural surroundings...or even looking natural in a zoo. But these birds are from my yard, and I'm fortunate to have them in the area.

Carolina Wren

6/15/2019

   Of all the reasons for writer's block, I've never heard anyone claim she couldn't write because the birds were leaving the nest. Today, I claim that.

   After watching the mother bird build her nest, suspecting that babies were inside, and trying to set up a camera on a tripod with a remote shutter release (and failing), I was able to watch the wrens leave the nest.

   At first glance, I knew the little ones were too small to make it on their own. But, then I discovered that the mother was still feeding them even as they sat and tried to figure out the new world around them.

This is the first day this Carolina Wren has sat in the sunshine, having been born in a nest hidden in a dark recess.

      Now, I'm back to writing, and I'm happy I was able to watch the exodus.