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I am an artist, writer and photographer inspired by the natural world. My blog focuses on my experiences in nature and the creative journey that keeps me coming back for more.
Recent Posts Tagged With 'backyard feeding'
Welcome Home Downies
I was only gone a few days, but I made fresh suet when I returned and what happened next made me laugh. I could hear the birds gathering as soon as I put it out, obviously remembering winter time servings.I looked up from the blue jay in the previous...
Homecoming
Getting away is a much needed way to revive, change perspectives and venture out of what pulls at you on a daily basis. But its always good to get back home. Especially when you have such an eager community of birds to welcome you.When I put the suet...
A Suet-Loving Mockingbird
Sometimes looking through the window at the feeders has a dream-like quality. The light reflections soften the edges and create a glowing quality.The first time I saw this mockingbird fly from his perch to the suet feeder not more than six feet from ...
Zick Dough-- Romance, Laughter, Intrigue
Sound like your favorite novel? Feeding the dough-y bird suet best known as, 'Zick Dough', is every bit of that and more.For those of you who may be unfamiliar with it, the suet nickname refers to infamous blogger, NPR commentator, author, artist, na...
Bird Gratitude
I'm speaking of bird behavior that clearly says our feathered friends appreciate water and food on these bone-chilling subfreezing winter days.Today was the first leisurely day I've had at home in a while. I could add water frequently to the frozen b...
White-breasted Nuthatch
After hearing his call, I waited with anticipation for this nuthatch’s arrival. White-breasted nuthatches are known to hang out with chickadees and titmice in the winter time, generally considered a safety-in-numbers kind of practice. So I expected...
Pine Siskin at the Feeder
I welcome comments from folks who know this species to help confirm this ID. This is another new bird for me!I looked at the sharp beak, the heavy streaking and the wing stripes and went through all the finch-like birds in my field guides before land...
Northern Mockingbird Gratitude
Maybe I'm easy to please, but this Northern mockingbird's visit made my morning. He/she was the first bird to take a drink from my new bird bath, part of my solstice celebration. On its second morning, the water in the bath was soundly frozen. So I s...
Winter Solstice Celebration
Well, I call it a celebration. And the party attendees are the birds outside my door who, in only one day, have found my new feeders. It seems it may be perfect timing. What I've always celebrated on this day is that each day that follows gets longe...
