No more can we grasp the wind passing through the trees on a chilled winter night Than quell the need for freedom in the face of life that attempts to drain every ounce of individuality Life that demands balance to earn the … Read More
When Anna came to me some weeks ago and told me she wanted her garden back, we should have known she would re-attract all the critters and birds she used to enjoy. But it was a number of years and … Read More
Well the answer to the entry “Perplexed” came from Canada. The bird was identified as a “House Finch” and the description fits nicely. The real give-away should have been the difference between the Finch’s beak that is conical and lighter … Read More
Anna and I have become pretty good at identifying the critters and birds we now see in our yard, but we are Perplexed about one bird we cannot positively identify. It looks like a Thrasher, has some color and characteristics … Read More
Yes, we also have the ever present House Sparrows that pop-in for a quick snack and get into the oddest places. Unlike more prominent flyers, they seem to hide in bushes and head for the bird feeder if the coast … Read More
John, my Son, was in the front yard and saw a small green plant growing in the middle of the lawn. When he pulled it up, thinking it was a weed, he found it was a rooting peanut. He brought … Read More
You may recall from a previous entry that Anna was helping a Thrasher that did not fly because of an injured leg. Well, in military terms I can report that the Thrasher is now back and “Operationally Ready.” Though we … Read More
A week or so ago Anna mentioned to me she thought the Cardinals would probably be having little ones in the near future. Seems birds use the trees for everything and activities were observed that lead one to conclude all … Read More
The Blue jay is beautiful, but probably a Born Interloper. In the case of our yard, the ever present territorial Cardinal would probably agree. Where other birds might have a problem with peanuts, the Blue jay seems to be quite … Read More
I mentioned “Grandmother” in the previous entry and thought I should let you know why the work “haggared” applies. Unlike the female Cardinal in the previous entry, this bird does not have the smooth coloration and although it seems to … Read More