We spent a second day at Congaree National Park, walking the boardwalk and the trail to Lake Wise. I always think it’s a good day when I find Yellow Jessamine. It is so bright and vibrant when little else is flowering. Winter Wrens were singing and allowing great views today. Pileated Woodpeckers was also common,Continue reading “Day-4, Congaree birds, plants and a reminder”
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Winter birds-2024
Currently there are a lot of winter finches at Whitefish Point. Red Crossbills are being seen and/or heard daily. Female Red Crossbill. Group of female Red Crossbills. These birds have very large birds and not the types that nest locally. Male Red Crossbill. Bohemian Waxwing hiding at the dinner table. Bohemian Waxwings. I love their red under-tail coverts.Continue reading “Winter birds-2024”
Some birds in northern Michigan
Our first stop in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was at Rudyard where we typical see Snowy Owls. Not this year though. There was very little snow, which would change in two days. Maybe in a few weeks the owls will show up. In stead of owls we settled for barns and homes in various states of dissaray. Often we’llContinue reading “Some birds in northern Michigan”
Best birds of Oaxaca
Where do I start, what do I include? I hadn’t been to Mexico since 1996. I was so excited to be back where days included great birds and natural history, excellent food and mezcal! Also birding with old friends and new friends. It couldn’t have been better. Here are a few highlights from the trip. Let’s start with my favoriteContinue reading “Best birds of Oaxaca”
Catching up from Oregon
We spent Christmas in Eugene with Alexis, Camilla, Oscar and Simon. We will also be here for New Year’s. In stead of trying to end the year with what’s happening locally (which I might still do) I thought that I would show some of my favorite photos of the year. I believe that this is theContinue reading “Catching up from Oregon”
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