Tag: wildlife

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July 02, 2007 02:05 PM EDT -- Two years ago, I observed a Great Blue Heron stalk frogs in the little pond out back. His patience was remarkable. He would stand statue-still for long periods of time, and then snap up his dinner in one . . . more
June 13, 2007 01:54 PM EDT --  One fine March day, I spotted a little bird perched on the top of the duck house by the edge of the pond. It flew out over the pond and returned to its perch several times. I got my binoculars . . . more
March 01, 2007 08:36 AM EST -- Yesterday, as I sat in my living room watching the birds outside the window, I saw a very strange sight.  There were three Downy Woodpeckers hanging from the perch of a hummingbird feeder.  At . . . more
Thanksgiving bird
by Charles A. B.
views: 8 | rating: 10 | comments: 3
November 22, 2006 07:24 PM EST -- Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo ) The Wild turkey is one of the few domesticated animals whose origins come from North America. It was first domesticated in Mexico more than 1,000 years ago. By the 1600’s, . . . more
Arizona Cardinal
by John S.
views: 74 | rating: 9.9 | comments: 36
October 03, 2006 06:27 PM EDT -- This Cardinal decided to visit our backyard yesterday. I rarely see them in the yard and rushed to get the camera, then quietly as possible sneaking out to capture him to share. I was lucky enough to get . . . more
September 21, 2008 06:54 PM EDT -- I had the most incrediable experience involving a hummingbird yesterday that I just have to share it with my Gather friends!! I was sitting outside in my screened porch talking with my daughter . . . more
Bird food recipe
by Billie Jo F.
views: 16 | rating: 10 | comments: 7
January 04, 2007 05:06 PM EST -- This is my favorite recipe to make for the birds in my yard.  The birds absolutely love it.  I put it in pine cones and smear it on tree trunks.  I also made a feeder to put it in.  . . . more
September 29, 2008 03:56 PM EDT -- Recently I had the good fortune of observing a little male ruby-throated hummingbird sitting on my butterfly bush just outside my screened porch.  He was guarding his own personal food source (the . . . more
Male Cardinal's Deformed Bill
by Sue M.
views: 230 | rating: 10 | comments: 164
April 28, 2008 11:21 AM EDT -- This past Saturday afternoon, I sat on my bench in my backyard for an hour or so and took photos of the wildlife I saw... chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, squirrels, bunny, wasp, and a male cardinal.  . . . more
September 18, 2007 10:16 AM EDT -- September 17, 2007 - A fall nip in the air greeted New Hampshire this morning! It was a chilly 35 degrees. Northern parts of the state fell below 32 degrees. Sunshine quickly warmed the air. By 9:00 AM, . . . more
March 02, 2008 10:36 PM EST -- One of my greatest pleasures is just to wander around with my camera looking to see who is out and about. It seems like it is getting close to Spring around here even though the weather fluctuates wildly . . . more
April 21, 2007 10:13 AM EDT -- Hi friends. I am trying to find out what bird it is, but you have to see this! I never seen anything like this. It is tiny like a finch, and the colors are so awesome.  What do you think?  Wouldn't . . . more
The Kea
by Charles A. B.
views: 8 | rating: 10 | comments: 3
April 28, 2007 04:31 PM EDT -- Kea - Nestor notabilis The Kea was fun writing up. This parrot is found only on the South Island of New Zealand. It also is the only parrot to live in the mountains. It can be found as high up as 6,000 . . . more
August 19, 2008 10:01 AM EDT -- While on vacation in the Mediterranean this past June, my husband and I spent some time in the harbor port of Palermo, Sicily, an island off the coast of Italy.  The harbor was full of various ships... . . . more
June 06, 2007 07:08 AM EDT --  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  A life saving bill, H.R. 2337, is being discussed to day by a Congressional Committee. Your support is urgently needed. The American Wind . . . more
June 06, 2008 04:48 PM EDT -- Birdwatching is one of my favorite passtimes of the last few years. A year ago, my husband got a nice little digital camera - an Olympus FE-210. Now I'm hooked on taking photos of birds, too. It's . . . more
An Owl In The House
by Dona Tracy
views: 25 | rating: 10 | comments: 9
March 25, 2007 09:46 AM EDT -- Remember the old Topper movies? Okay, I am dating myself... but for those of you who do and those of you who don't this is a story about a little 'ghost', named Kirby. Well, . . . more
Gambeling
by Toni V.
views: 85 | comments: 39
July 06, 2008 12:09 AM EDT -- On our quad ride today we came across these two Gambel's Quail running as fast as they could to get out of the way of the quads. We slowed down to get a couple shots and they settled down for a minute. . . . more
Weird Photos
by Tina Coruth
views: 82 | rating: 10 | comments: 44
June 21, 2008 04:46 PM EDT -- I was going through my photos looking for a particular picture, which I couldn't find, when I realized I have a collection of weird photos. So, I thought I would share a few with you. I . . . more
November 06, 2006 08:11 PM EST -- Wintering bald eagles might soon be taking up residence in some Sout Dakota state parks along the Missouri River. Many bald eagles typically spend their winters below the Missouri River dams where they . . . more
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