Tag Archives: Birding with Ginger

Productive Friday

Ginger and I took an early 3 mile walk along the river and ended up seeing/hearing nearly forty bird species. I was trying to get some exercise so we didn’t stop too often for photos. There’s a lot of courting … Continue reading

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NC Wildlife

We are on a road trip to North Carolina for a week, visiting the Outer Banks. Here are a few shots from today:

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Outings

While most of my outings involve birding – usually 1-3 miles on trails, roads, and city sidewalks, I also get out for the exercise, fresh air and nature, away from others. The trails we walk have many trees with all … Continue reading

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Long-Tailed Ducks

On a morning with new wet snow on the ground and a snow/rain mix falling, Ginger and I added a little in-the-car birding to our routine before we did some errands. It was a nice venture. I’ve only seen Long-tailed … Continue reading

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A Nice Monday Encounter

Wrightsville Reservoir, just a few miles north, is a favorite spot for Ginger and I to hike and bird. We spent a couple of hours there early yesterday. As we approached the beach area, we were surprised to find this … Continue reading

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A Morning Surprise

Another grey morning, just below freezing, and Ginger and I are on an exercise/birding outing. Just minutes into the walk, I heard a splash below me and then saw this wonderful Wood Duck easing down the river. He hopped up … Continue reading

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