Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Birds Planted This
The birds accidentally planted this sunflower near our side door and we let it grow. It started to open today.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Hummingbird Moth
Like clockwork, the Hummingbird Moths make their appearance on our property every year during the second week in July.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sumac Frame
Tonight's sunset framed by Staghorn Sumac and a few grapevines. I always thought sumac was somewhat exotic looking. I recently learned that it is a member of the cashew family.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Fledgling Great-crested Flycatcher
A pair of Great-crested Flycatchers used a Bluebird box in our yard this spring!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Black Swan on Lake Erie
A Black Swan in the Dunkirk NY harbor is way out of it's natural range (Australia & New Zealand). It may have escaped from captivity somewhere but I did see it in flight and saw no leg bands. Exotic birds such as this and kept in captivity usually have leg bands.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Hummingbirds have arrived!
Just before dark tonight, a pair of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds showed up at the feeders. Welcome spring!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Baltimore Orioles have returned!
As I was racing out the door for work today, I spotted a male Oriole at one of my Hummingbird feeders. Now that the Orioles are here I expect to see the Hummers any time now!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Hummingbird Migration
According to the spring migration map, the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are getting close to western New York and there has been one confirmed sighting in Rochester. Two of my hummingbird feeders are going up this morning in anticipation of their impending arrival. As always, the travels of these little jewels never ceases to amaze me. Click the link below to view the live migration map:
Monday, April 18, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Spring Crocus in Bloom
On a side note, the spring peepers can be heard singing for the first time this year!
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This tropical hibiscus is one of my houseplants. After a flower opened yesterday, I placed it outdoors for the hummingbirds. As soon as...
