I check the battery life on my camera, yikes, its reading low! I quickly remove the battery and insert it into the charger while thanking my lucky stars for catching this now as the drive will be long tomorrow morning. … Continued
I appreciated the gorgeous fall colors this year more than I have in previous years. Pursuing the hobby of birding has improved my mindfulness and attention to the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us. Birds are beautiful and … Continued
By mid-October, many of the migratory songbirds in my area are noticeably absent as I am surrounded by the red, orange, and golden hues of the season. The silence of the first snow fall arrives combined with the intermittent calls … Continued
A couple weeks ago, my area experienced a cold snap with temperatures falling to about -25 degrees with windchill. Up until the beginning of November, mother nature gifted us beautiful fall weather with temperatures rarely falling below freezing. The sudden … Continued
Ever wonder what a bird looks like when its roosting and all bundled up? I had the wonderful opportunity to see a Great Blue Heron snoozing and snuggled up while perched high up in a tree. After breakfast one morning, … Continued
This past summer and autumn, I had the good fortune of seeing different types of wrens! You might be asking, what is a wren? Wren is a family of small brown birds with round bodies and a short tail that … Continued
When I go birding, I consider myself very lucky to be able to see one raptor whether in the distance or up high in a tree. Perhaps it is the locations I choose or my oversight in looking closely through … Continued
Early this morning I made a short journey across the city in hopes of seeing the rare and elusive Green Heron. Driving on the freeway, visibility was veiled with a slight gray haze and the sun was a bright red … Continued
I get excited when I see a bird of prey in the distance whether I am driving on the highway or taking a stroll through the park. Raptors have a presence that inspires feelings of awe with their beautiful feather … Continued
Year after year, my spouse laments about our sparse harvest of Saskatoon berries. My attempts to comfort him with logical explanations including less rain, too much sun, not enough sun, and need to fertilize, are fruitless. He insists the birds … Continued