I’ve been spying on young males. But they’re leaving me.
Female hummingbirds outnumber male hummingbirds in nature. Young Ruby-throated hummingbird males look like females during their first summer. They don’t have ruby-red throats and they have white...
View ArticleCinnamons
At the height of the summer season it was broad daylight at 5:30 a.m. Now as I drive out of the garage and head for the train station at that time, the darkness is broken by front porch lights and …...
View ArticleThe question.
The question dawned on me this evening. May I still call myself Bluebird Annie? After all, I went out last Saturday to close up the nest boxes on my bluebird route for the winter and for the last...
View ArticleFeeding Frenzy In The Snow
Snowy days always bring birds to the feeders in droves. The ground and trees are covered with snow making it difficult for them to find food. Open water in the heated bird bath is more than welcome –...
View ArticleA new woodpecker species appeared in my mini-bird sanctuary!
That bird feeding station outside my window just never ceases to give pleasure and amaze. I was happy to show off my resident Red-bellied Woodpecker to Cousin Sally when she was over for Christmas...
View ArticleHappy Bird Day – National Bird Day 2014
There is a PBS film presentation, Parrot Confidential, that is worth taking time to watch. It will both break your heart and fill your heart with joy. Access a link to the film and a video...
View ArticleTo the Woman Behind Me in Line at the Grocery Store
Originally posted on My Patronus Is Coffee: Dear woman behind me in line at the grocery store, You don’t know me. You have no clue what my life has been like since October 1, 2013. You have no clue that…
View ArticleMeet Fluffy
Fluffy is a name you give a little white kitten or, in my case, a Ruby-throat Hummingbird whose feathers are visibly more “fluffed up” than its counterparts’. Most of these little birds are pretty...
View ArticleA Happy and Prosperous New (Birding) Year!
Only a few more months and these little flying jewels will be visiting my garden again! The January-February 2015 issue of Bird Watcher’s Digest features an article written about an educator, friend,...
View ArticleThe chase is on!
We’re still in the grips of winter with far below average temperatures. While the February average is in the high 30’s here in Chicagoland, we’re still experiencing bone-chilling minus-zero air...
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