Not-So-Lazy Birder
Lately, I’ve given up on the possibility of meeting anyone who can actually tolerate me, but for a decade, starting from the age of thirty five, I had profiles up on dating sites. Whenever I’d fill...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Companionable
Lately, I’ve found the regular habitues of the bird feeder have become more relaxed about my presence. One blue jay could even be called “friendly.” Well, he or she now has a couple of fledglings who...
View ArticleNew Bird: American White Pelican
There was some excitement for us today. We went to the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and saw some American White Pelicans. They are not common in this area, so I’m glad my sister was there or I would have...
View ArticleCan You Spot the Bird?
My sister injured her back, so yesterday I went to visit. I brought my camera with me because, as I said to my sister, “If I don’t bring it the animals are sure to do something cute.” So, I sat outside...
View ArticleAction Shots: Squirrels and Robins
Twice, on consecutive days, I’ve seen a squirrel come out of this hole. I’m wondering if there are babies in there. One squirrel chased another down a tree and across this path. I missed the first...
View ArticleTwo Wrens
Today I saw a charming sight. Two wrens were at the bird feeder and one was feeding the other. Previously, I’ve only seen one wren alone. Later that day, one of the wrens flew up into a tree and was...
View ArticleLonely Mockingbird
The other night, a Mockingbird singing outside the window woke me up at 2 am. He’s sitting outside right now singing his little heart out. My mother’s apartment building has a lawn in front with...
View ArticleAnother Warbler
Today, I saw an American Redstart. It’s another tiny little warbler. First I noticed the male, and then a few minutes later a little gray bird caught my attention. I didn’t know what it was, so I...
View ArticleMore Photos of Central Park Ramble
Like an eccentric, I’m still checking up on my favorite goose. I was able to get out early this morning, which was really nice. I’m just going to throw up the pictures without much commentary, but if...
View ArticleContinuing My Bird Binge
Being more a photographer than a birder, I don’t just have a list of birds I’d like to see, but a list of birds I would like to photograph. It’s not a formal list since it exists mainly in my head. If...
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