I almost forgot to show the Sandhill Cranes some love this year! Each spring, millions migrate from the Gulf Coast to their breeding grounds in Canada. There’s also a smaller migration from the Gulf of California to Alaska. We’ve been to Nebraska for the cranes. March can be
“You! Yeah, you! Do NOT disturb my survey marker!“
Tap your fingers. Pace back and forth. Check the time. The clock has never moved more slowly. Every expectant couple knows the feeling. A pair of Bald Eagles have set up housekeeping at the Klineline Ponds, an old gravel pit turned county park near where I grew up. From the
Our jaunty wren reminds you all to ”Bow Down to Washington!”
This photo comes from the “Missoulian“ newspaper of Missoula, Montana. It ran with a story about a new wildlife underpass built under US Hwy 93. Taken with a wildlife cam, the photos showed all sorts of critters taking advantage of the safe path from one side of the road to
Once again, two birds for the price of one.
Why was the one bird ostracized?
April Fool’s Day! Time for a Newfoundland post. My father’s parents were from Newfoundland, that island dangling off the far east coast of Canada that I suspect you’ve never given a thought to. That’s all right. Newfoundland is a small place and like many small places,
Her wings are not red, nor is she black. Welcome to dimorphism! 1. The existence among animals of the same species of two distinct forms that differ in one or more characteristics, such as coloration, size, or shape. From the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (5th Edition)… Birds
Double-crested Cormorants enjoying a little sun at Juanita Bay last week.
Line dancing. It’s all the rage around Lake Washington these days.
Cleared for take off.