Category Archives: Wildlife Watching
Yesterday’s Critters
I decided to document some of the wildlife I saw yesterday here at Falcon State Park as we prepare to move on. Here’s a Greater Roadrunner skulking through our back yard. I took a brief drive down the nearby “dump … Continue reading
Posted in Desert birds, nature, Penny, Southwest trip 5, Wildlife Watching
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Free Range Porkers
When I bird with Penny in our woods at home I never have her on leash and her wildlife encounters are usually with red squirrels or chipmunks – she tends to ignore deer. We have encountered a few Black Bears, … Continue reading
I Brake For Birds
One of my favorite bloggers, Larry of The Brownstone Birding Blog, recently wrote a clever post called Cold Weather Car Brrrrrrding! This time of year, he notes, “birding by car can be a good option when you’re dealing with wicked windy … Continue reading
Visitors to Arizona Bird Feeders
In Vermont, we have running skirmishes with red squirrels who are able to outwit about any "squirrel-proof" feeder. We also worry about Black Bears and in the summer, honey bees on the hummer feeders. The last two days, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Birding, Southwest trip 4, Wildlife Watching
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Some Rio Grande Valley Critters
One of the unique aspects of birding with a dog is the extra-curricular activity brought on by critters – some domesticated but most wild. Without exception, they bring on a surge at the leash which doesn’t help when you just … Continue reading
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Natural surprises while birding
Three doe, which I see most outings in our woods, eased off into the brush this afternoon, as the dog and I began another birding trip around our loop. They flicked their tails a bit but we passed them quickly … Continue reading
Posted in Local Birding, nature, Vizsla, Wildlife Watching
Tagged deer, River otters, wildlife
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Why Not Draw Some Birds?
Recently, in an email discussing technology, a birder friend of mine said that she had promised herself to get offline and watercoloring by 1:00 PM. So, I asked her about her painting and got this for a response: A couple … Continue reading
Posted in bird identification, Wildlife Watching
Tagged bird identification, drawing, sketching
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Tips For Watching & Photographing Wildlife
A Guest Post by Sue McGrath Study wildlife identification on your own before going out into the field. Learn about the most abundant species in the area, focusing on their physical markings and common behaviors. Even just familiarizing yourself with … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Wildlife Watching
Tagged Newburyport Birders, photography, Wildlife Watching
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