Birds – Page 2 – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Going to Seed

The seasonal transition from summer to autumn was on display at Fernhill Wetlands as wildflowers began producing seeds and providing food for the abundant birds and wildlife of the wetlands. #seasons #summer #autumn #wildflowers #birds #wildlife

Nevertheless

It may officially be called a “lesser goldfinch” but it seemed really great to us when we spotted it during a recent walk. It is the first time we had seen one of these, and it took more than a little searching to identify it. Even though called “lesser,” it was a grand sight toContinue reading “Nevertheless”

Ibish

Ibises tolerate humans fairly well and are actually are quite cute once you get past their funny-looking beaks. There is a limit, however, to how closely they want to associate with people. They do keep a wary eye and walk away if we get too close, so we always maintain a respectful distance. We alsoContinue reading “Ibish”

Solar Specks

A passing flock of birds, likely ibises, left their respects on a neighbor’s solar panels. It’s not the first time. The panels are on the east side of a steep roof so perform best during the morning hours; at least they would were they not in the shade of nearby trees at that time. ByContinue reading “Solar Specks”

Home for Whom?

Along a wooded trail a hole in a tree appeared and tempted the curious to discover what may lie within. Is it just a hollow in a tree, or is it a home for some unseen creature, perhaps a lizard, a toad, or a squirrel. I doubt that a bird would use it for aContinue reading “Home for Whom?”

Fine Feathered Friends

Multiple birds at the feeder is a common sight in January. In addition to the cardinal and goldfinches, other birds including wrens, titmice, and chickadees frequent the feeders. Unlike the birds seen in the photo, the others are very flighty, sticking around only for moments, and seldom waiting long enough for me to pick upContinue reading “Fine Feathered Friends”

Winging It

“It’s a bird, it’s a plane…” Actually it’s both and more; a bird can be seen winging its way just above the airplane in the photo, and two more are flitting by on the lower right of the photo. The plane and the birds follow courses that parallel the contrail, but in opposite directions. WhileContinue reading “Winging It”

Very Berry

They look beautiful and appear to be ripe but none of the birds have eaten any, perhaps for good reason, so I don’t think we should either. #berries #birds #spring silvers pings

For the Birds

Please tell me we were NOT up past midnight last night. That would be for the birds! #puzzle #birds

Freezin’s the Reason For Feedin’

Just a few days ago, birds were seen only occasionally at the feeders. The last couple of nights, however, the temperature dropped below freezing, and now the feeders are flocked by our feathered friends. Christmas morning the low was 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and I suspect the feeders will continue be a popular place for theContinue reading “Freezin’s the Reason For Feedin’”