This is Steve's first attempt at putting a baffle on the TPost where we connected the bird photo booth after his first adjustment. We need to have it close enough to the platform feeder so we can get good close up shots. Yet, we have to make sure that squirrels cannot get up … [Read more...]
Feature Friday – Red Winged Blackbird
I'm going to try something new for as long as I can stick with it and it remains fun. :) I'll try to feature a different bird each Friday and share a video and/or photos here. Today, I want to feature the Red Winged Blackbird. We see these pretty regularly in the spring … [Read more...]
Finch Variety Show
This video compilation is from a few weeks ago, but I realized I had it set to private! Here's a video taken on the tripod setup on a VERY windy day. Several finches stop by, a male american goldfinch who is just coming into his breeding colors, house finches, maybe a purple … [Read more...]
Blue Jay avoids Feeder Cam
I have blue jays here all the time. We don't have quite as many this year as we have in previous years. We used to have as many as 3 pairs hanging around. We probably only have one pair and couple that are single and ready to mingle that stop by once in a while this year. One of … [Read more...]
Spring is in the air
Even though it looks like snow is coming next week, it still feels like spring is in the air! Our swamp lily is blooming, always a sure sign of spring around here. We are surprised by how dry it is! Compare this photo of the swamp lily from 2017 to the one this year in 2021. They … [Read more...]
Duke Sniffing Dandelions
I haven't posted much Duke content lately and I want to make sure he doesn't get jealous! Nobody can stand up to a jealous basset hound! We were out on a walkabout and as I was photographing these newly sprouted dandelions, here was my buddy, coming along to check out fresh … [Read more...]
