If you stay outdoors long this time of year, you will hear the urgent songs of male birds–winged bachelors–eager to mate.
Words on Birds
When Vultures Prey
I had read that vultures will sometimes hunt prey when no carrion is available. But I didn’t know if they might attempt to dine on duck.
Female Cardinals Have Subtle Charms
Remember, without female cardinals, these toned-down ladies in camo, there would be no bright red males!
2025 Resolution: Focus on the Subject, Not the Weeds
Manually focusing on a subject moving among weeds can feel like trying to master an ethereal force. When it works, it feels a bit magical.
Picky Eaters
Crepe myrtles don’t have typical berries, as this Northern Cardinal appeared to discover last week.
Red Berries for Red Birds?
I have to wonder if they are simply attracted by the color or if something in the berries helps these birds maintain their red plumage.