It's that time of year again! The 22nd Annual Great Backyard Bird Count is this weekend, Friday, February 15, through Monday, February 18, 2019. This is a wonderful citizen science project that helps researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society learn more about how birds are doing, and how to protect them and the environment … Continue reading Bird Count Time
Tag: Northern Cardinal
“Cardinal Vulture”
I'm sure most of us have seen a turkey vulture, that dark soaring bird with a featherless head. Well, I have a new vulture to add! I was startled earlier this summer by a red bird right outside the family room window that I had not seen before. I saw a spectacular new red bird … Continue reading “Cardinal Vulture”
Happy New Year’s To My Backyard Birds!
Happy New Year! I hope this day finds you all well and looking forward to this new year. I've been away a bit from blogging, but one of my goals for this year is to keep up much better. So much has happened this summer and fall with great gardening and travel, so I'll spend … Continue reading Happy New Year’s To My Backyard Birds!
A Rare Treat: A Cardinal’s Nest At Eye Level
Right outside my front door is a Judd Viburnum that has been home to many robin's nests throughout the years This year, we saw some busy birds flying in and out, so of course I had to investigate. I assumed it was a robin as before, but a quick peak at the eggs and nest materials, it … Continue reading A Rare Treat: A Cardinal’s Nest At Eye Level