White-throated sparrows (Zonotrichia albicollis) are a common sight in my backyard in the winter. They’re always hopping around the yard, kicking up leaves. At 8:30 one morning, I looked out the window and saw three of them. I stopped to observe them and realized they weren’t moving. I watched them for several minutes before I… Continue reading White-throated Sparrows
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You Never Know What You’ll See In Your Own Backyard
Nature came to entertain us yesterday morning. We saw a large bird land in the woods behind our house, so naturally we tried to see what was going on. Who came to visit us? It was a turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)! At first it just sat on the ground. Maybe it was resting. After a… Continue reading You Never Know What You’ll See In Your Own Backyard