The chickadees seemed happy in the sunshine today as they visited the feeder often for seeds, at least after I finally refilled the empty bird feeder.
Seed Grabber
Picture of the Day for October 28, 2020
Although the loud drumming can be heard a quarter of a mile away, spotting the slow movements of the Ruffed Grouse might take a little patience during quiet walks. The grouse feed almost exclusively on vegetation and in the fall, acorns and soft fruits are a main source. In the harsh winter, their food becomes buds and twigs from aspen, willow and birch as they are able to digest foods high in cellulose.
Grouse on the Move
Picture of the Day for September 8, 2020
I bet the hummingbird I saw at the feeder this morning was wishing that it had left already instead of huddling on the feeder in the forty degree weather.
Drinking in the Cold
Picture of the Day for September 1, 2020
I think there are a few young orioles that tried to get a few more fun summer days in and didn’t leave when the rest of the orioles headed south as I had a group of three at the feeder a few days ago and a single oriole this morning. With the cooler temperatures, these youngsters passing through better get headed to their warmer winter home.
Stray Oriole
Picture of the Day for August 26, 2020
Although the month of August isn’t over yet, some of the birds have already left for the season which signals the approach of autumn and then winter. The oriole, grosbeak and wrens sounds have vanished from nature’s orchestra but the chips and fast buzzing of wings are still present for the moment. Although the ruby-throated hummingbird males seem to have headed south already too and they can fly over 1,200 miles without stopping. The juveniles and females leave a little later but soon they will disappear too until next spring.
Waiting for Departure
Picture of the Day for July 21, 2020
There were bats flying around the evenings I was looking at the comet and I was glad they were out eating mosquitoes but I enjoyed seeing this bald eagle more as it soared across the sky before landing in the tree. The eagle was doing some calling after it landed.
Bald Eagle Calling
Picture of the Day for July 11, 2020
When I was up to Lake Superior last month, this bird was dashing around a marshy area as I drove past it but it stopped long enough for me to get a picture of it.
Bird Perching
Picture of the Day for July 5, 2020
There were people out fishing today on this hot holiday Sunday, although it might have been cooler to be in the water than on the water. I don’t know how many fish these guys caught but the osprey has a large mouth bass in its claws.
Fish Caught
Picture of the Day for May 27, 2020
Last evening during the rain, three hummingbirds were peacefully sharing the feeder for several minutes until a fourth one showed up and chased two away. One remained behind for a few more drinks while the others continued in the chase. Today I had one guarding a feeder and would chase any approaching hummingbird, even though she wasn’t drinking herself. She perched about ten feet away and kept a constant watchful eye for any other hummingbirds encroaching her feeder.
On Guard
Picture of the Day for May 22, 2020
The birds feathers might have been ruffled a bit this morning when their bird feeder was missing from it normal spot. Although it was near the same area, the feeder was closer to the ground after the bear snapped the pole last night. I made enough noise so the bear left, but I waited until morning before patching the pole back in place and refilled the feeder with seed.
Missing Feeder
