This Coopers Hawk does not practice the fine art of subtlety. Honestly, did it think the songbirds would fail to notice it perched upon the feeders? This woodland flower does not practice the fine art of patience, poking through the dirt as the snow recedes. Fear not. We do engage in some fine art here In Jim’s Garden. Take a look at the stream on … Continue reading February 24, 2014
Do you see what I see? It is a blue jay flying away from the camera. Here is the same bird about 5 seconds earlier. Take a close look at the patterns the bird presents while in flight. I see a huge face with two clear eyes and a distinct predatorial look. Rather like a large owl looking backwards out of the blue jay. Now … Continue reading February 20, 2014
The thaw commences. Good thing! Because after yesterday’s “wintry mix” of ice… followed by snow…. these ladies are ready for Spring. Continue reading February 18, 2014
Falcon in the tree. Sparrows at bay. Whaddya think? Mighty fine prey! OK, OK, OK – I’ll try harder….. The darned ol’ blackbird. Probably a male. If you ask me, he belongs in jail! Continue reading February 13, 2014
The Gang’s All Here. Woodpecker, cardinal and chickadee dine together. Nuthatch strikes a very nuthatch like pose. A couple of does look up from munching on fresh compost. The rhododendron bush stands tall and frozen with a doe in the background. The cardinal family chows down before calling it a day. A hopeful sunset brings tidings of Spring. We remain bound in a frozen world, … Continue reading February 12, 2014
She’s a chick with a ‘do and she’s looking at YOU! Continue reading February 11, 2014
Chickadee-dee-dee Chickadee-dee-dee Whither you go? Why do you flee? Continue reading February 10, 2014
Happy squirrel with a tasty treat: Happy wren with plenty to eat: Happy cat with nimble feet: Continue reading February 8, 2014
Let us celebrate colorful birds. And let us celebrate less colorful birds. On second thought, lets stick with the colorful bird. Continue reading February 7, 2014
CAUGHT! Nibbling on the rhododendron bush…. CAUGHT! Knocking down the bird feeder…. He flees. Check out the snow on that squirrel’s back! He takes refuge on a branch, chewing on the loot…. Alarmed at the presence of a larger mammal, he chatters wildly and whips his tail to alert his friends… CAUGHT! Hanging around the bird feeder…. Oh, well OK. We encourage that sort of … Continue reading February 6, 2014
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