Sunday, June 29, 2014

Incoming Storm

Storm coming into the area over Lake Erie this evening.


Ovenbird


The Ovenbird is a noisy little wood warbler that loves to stay in the darkest part of the forest.  It makes a domed nest with leaves that looks like a little outdoor oven.  It has a pretty orange crown that is slightly visible in the photo below.


Saturday, June 28, 2014

Grasshopper Sparrow




I always love finding these secretive little birds that are considered endangered in New York State.


Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Baltimore Oriole


Can you spot the Oriole's hanging nest in the photo below?


Click on the photo for an expanded view.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Swarm of Skippers



A swarm of Least Skippers puddling in moist soil for salts and minerals. 


Photos taken at the Canadaway Creek WMA in Arkwright, New York.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Blackburnian Warbler


Another beautiful warbler that migrates all the way from South America to breed in our northern forests.  No other warbler found here has an orange throat.


Saturday, June 14, 2014

Black-throated Blue Warbler


The beautiful Black-throated Blue Warbler breeds in our thick northern woods during the summer and spends the winter in the Caribbean.  It lives in the best of both worlds!


Friday, June 13, 2014

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Wild Roses

The wild roses on our property always open in early to mid-June.  They are right on schedule.


"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." ~ Lao Tzu


Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Veery



The Veery is easily my favorite songbird.  If you're not familiar with their call, click here to listen.


Friday, June 6, 2014

Wild Turkey

These photos were taken in poor light and through glass, but this big Tom was right outside our living room window yesterday and again this morning.


Sunday, June 1, 2014

American Redstart


Photo above appears to be immature male and below is an adult male that wouldn't look in my direction.


Snow Squall over Lake Erie