by simpleDesigns | Oct 6, 2010 | Birding
Now that the leaves are dropping, it’s time to look for seasonal birds in the back yard. One of our favorites is the White-throated Sparrow. The black-and-white-striped head is augmented by a bright white throat and yellow between the eye and the bill,...
by simpleDesigns | Sep 17, 2010 | Birding
Tina and I live next door to 60+ acres of woods and open space. 50 acres owned by Country Financial and another 15 acres owned by the City of Arden Hills. Since the fall of 2006, we have birded this property and now have over 100 species recorded. Click on...
by simpleDesigns | Sep 14, 2010 | Birding
A small mixed-flock of warblers came through the backyard today. Had Chestnut-sided, Redstart. Tennessee and Nashville Warblers as well as a pair of Ruby-crowned Kinglets.
by simpleDesigns | Sep 2, 2010 | Birding
A Chestnut-sided Warbler was in our back yard this morning. We also saw a Yellow-throated Vireo, but still trying to catch him with the camera.
by simpleDesigns | Aug 25, 2010 | Birding, Photography
Last year the first-ever Audubon Magazine Photography Awards was a big success, and they received hundreds of amazing bird photos. (For a look at the winners and some very worthy runners-up, go to http://www.audubonmagazine.org/issuearchives/issue1001.html.) This...
by simpleDesigns | Aug 14, 2010 | Birding
This year we have four Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in our garden. Probably a nesting pair and 2 young ones.
