Chickadees of North America
These 5 species of Chickadees of North America have some overlapping territories and they pretty much cover the continental USA, except for the south-western states. We recognize their “Chick-a-dee-dee-dee” song.
Your State Bird
What do you think is the most popular State Bird with 7 states? Do you think it’s a well-loved Hummingbird? Maybe a beautiful Painted Bunting? Nope! It’s the iconic Northern Cardinal!
Hummingbird Nests are Architectural Wonders!
Hummingbirds are the JEWELS of the bird world! Everyone loves them! Not only are they beautiful and fascinating to watch, but they are incredible nest builders … hummingbird nests are Architectural Wonders!
EARTH DAY 2020 – the 50th Anniversary!
April 22, 2020, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! It is a time to reflect on our beautiful Blue Earth, on the environment we live in. Have we succeeded in the past 50 years in making our air clean, our water pure and our climate stable?
BIRD PROFILE: THE TUFTED TITMOUSE
One of my favorite birds that frequents our feeders is the busy, talkative Tufted Titmouse! They have such a spunky, feisty persona! They are the first to sound the alarm when a predator passes overhead, or a neighborhood cat comes prowling.
Profile of the Week: American White Pelican
A wonderful bird is the pelican.
His bill can hold more than his belican.
He can hold in his beak
Enough food for a week,
But I’m damned if I see how the helican.