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POTD 9/12/25
PIPER ON THE POND - A Solitary Sandpiper showed up at the beaver pond. We see them there once or twice a year (not even every year) - so it is neat to see a piper on the beaver pond.
POTD 9/11/25
FISHIN' - A female Belted Kingfisher with her catch on the beaver pond. Kingfishers are known (and named) for their specialized fishing techniques, including powerful dives and hovering, a striking appearance with stocky bodies and vibrant, often metallic, plumage and their ability to see clearly in the air and underwater.
POTD 9/10/25
LOVE THE BUNNIES - We love ALL of the wildlife that comes into our forest yard - but we have especially enjoyed having Eastern Cottontail Rabbits in the yard this year. WE both agree that the bunnies are cuter than the squirrels.
POTD 9/9/25
HERE FOR THE FRUIT - A male Red-bellied Woodpecker eats oranges from a suet holder. We learned that woodpeckers like oranges after putting them out for Orioles. Since then, we have learned that quite a few kinds of birds like oranges, so we keep them out all of the time.
POTD 9/8/25
GENTLE JUNCO - A Dark-eyed Junco perched in Wisteria. Juncos are known as "snowbirds" because they are harbingers of winter for many, appearing in colder months. Their striking white bellies and dark gray backs resemble the snow-covered ground and "leaden skies" of winter, leading to the association with snow.
