Fascinated by Feathers and Flight
One early morning, I drove out to visit a pond area hoping to see some waterfowl. My efforts in waking up before the golden hour were awarded with my first Great Blue Heron sighting! I was captivated by how majestic … Continued
Tiny Trilling Traveler
Birds who reside in a park near my residence seem more active early in the morning when there are fewer people around. A couple weeks ago, I decided to go for a morning stroll. The golden hour and the cool … Continued
Those Red Eyes Don’t Lie…
On a quiet beautiful sunny morning, I encountered a fellow sporting a striking ducktail doo. As I approached, he looked at me with a single bright red eye and introduced himself as Merv. It was quite early as the golden … Continued
Should Have Listened to Mom…
On a recent overcast morning, a mother mallard was swimming with her brood of 10 ducklings. She had her wings full keeping her little ones close. Small, cute, fluffy, curious yet, somewhat oblivious of the dangers around them, three chicks … Continued