sharp cold ruffling feathers and solitary thoughts via Owl In Blue — leaf and twig
Don’t mind me, I’m just passing through
I was pleasantly surprised to see the fox this morning, no doubt dropping by to see if there may be some free suet just hanging about. Such a magnificent creature with the most beautiful coat and luxuriously gorgeous tail. Thank goodness I just so happened to be looking out at the squirrels and birds when …
Look ma, no hands!
I often marvel at the dexterity and cleverness of squirrels, especially when seemingly defying gravity to raid bird feeders and suet logs. This morning's wicked winds and blinding snow didn't stop this black squirrel from snacking on the suet log hung from the clothesline.
Photo Capture # 47 – Blue Jay — H.J. Ruiz – Avian101
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Curious Meadowlark — nature has no boss
This Western Meadowlark, which I assumed to be molting, was out in the open foraging last summer. Hunting for insects on open grasslands looking almost like a small new species of vulture with their feathers missing from their neck. via Curious Meadowlark — nature has no boss
Tawny Owls — The Wilden Marsh Blog
Although many people believe this owl has exceptional night vision, its retina is no more sensitive than a human’s. The owls asymmetrically placed ears are key to its hunting by giving it excellent directional hearing. Its nocturnal habits and eerie, easily imitated call, have led to a mythical association of the tawny owl with bad… via …
Sandpiper (I think) — The Wilden Marsh Blog
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Nature’s Wilder Side Almanac 2019 — Oakland County Blog
WILDER SIDE OF OAKLAND COUNTY JANUARY The first days of January signal a New Year of adventures along the trails, and in the parks and wildlands of Oakland County. Snowy Owls, the denizens of the Arctic tundra irrupt into Michigan most winters confirming the season of snow has arrived – even when it’s delayed. Snowy …
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Hello Pronghorn — nature has no boss
Greeted by warming rays of the morning sunlight a Pronghorn begins its’ day. via Hello Pronghorn — nature has no boss
Chickadee dee dee
Of all the wild birds that grace our backyard feeders and chatter among the trees, none are as endearing as the Black-capped Chickadee. Friendly and gregarious, Chickadees make the winter's chill a little less biting. My favourite songbird by far, I long to hear them extolling their trademark chickadee dee dee tune each and every …
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