It’s Monday!
Do you feel like this? Hope you have a wonderful week!
Ospreys on the Magothy
Along the Magothy River on the Chesapeake Bay, the Osprey have flourished in numbers. An evening cruise on the upper river passed by nests on nearly every channel marker along the way. Their teenagers were tucked in for the evening, some enjoying their supper. A curious one sat […]
They’re growing!
Although they do keep an eye on me. Azure and Celeste’s babies are indeed growing. There are four of them, and when I head down with mealworms for the family it’s a warm welcome. Whistling when I arrive, Celeste and Azure show up from nowhere and sit on […]
Tweeties in the Mountains
This week’s adventure involved a trip to the mountains. Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is spectacular this time of year and it was time that I go when everything is green. For the past five years, I’ve gone with the Mountain Club of Maryland to hike Old Rag […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 