Moving In
I’m going to let you in on a secret – Zorro and Esperanza are moving in ! Yes, it is true. After all of this time, I spied them sitting on the new platform house shopping and discussing whether or not it would be a good place to […]
Welcome World !
I’m just a cute little fellow. Hanging out in the paddock with my mom. I may be just two weeks old, but I’m so excited to be alive. Jumping for joy as the horse doctor fixed my leg. And I’m going to dream big ! I want to […]
Making a Splash
“The Oriole’s Secret” To hear an oriole sing May be a common thing, Or only a divine. It is not of the bird Who sings the same, unheard, As unto crowd. The fashion of the ear Attireth that it hear In dun or fair. So whether it be […]
The Chorus
High in the barn’s eves is a little Barn Swallow family. Sounding loudly when a parent approaches, they sing for their supper.
A Burst of Yellow
In a forest of green, a burst of yellow flashes by along the marsh. Known as the Prothonotary Warbler, these darling warblers are known for their ‘sweet-sweet-sweet’ call. These beautiful bursts of yellow can be found at Governor’s Bridge Natural Area, breeding along the marshy banks of the […]
My What a Big Mouth You Have
The better to eat you! Falling into the category of content trumps quality. There’s been a large band of rain coming through our area, and I know when it rains at night it means foxes in the morning. Unable to hunt in the black of the night, Foxy […]
Forster’s Tern
Don’t mind me. I’m just flying by as quick as I can. Been busy going from here to there and back again. And diving in between for refreshment. A tasty snack as a reward for being so fast. Now try to catch me if you can!
Black Skimmers
The remarkable bill of the Black Skimmer sets it apart from all other American birds. The large red and black bill is knife-thin and the lower mandible is longer than the upper. The bird drags the lower bill through the water as it flies along, hoping to catch […]
Ready to Launch
Remember the darling little chickadee babies born on May 21st? Coming from small speckled eggs, four out of six hatched. And now they’re starting to look like their parents, and ready to launch. I look forward for them to join the manor family and keep the garden chipper.
Baby Blue Bird Birthday
They’ve hatched ! Well, three out of four when I looked yesterday. Indeed, May 28th is the birthday for Azure’s and Celeste’s little children. Rather funny looking, but plenty perky and responded when I whistled my “I’ve got mealworms” whistle. Mom and dad sat nearby calmly while I […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 