Category: Ecology and Environment
Loggerhead Shrike Interpretive Panel
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?
The Changing Fortunes Of Farmington Bay WMA As A Bald Eagle Wintering Area
Some history of the “glory days” with Bald Eagles at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and some thoughts on what potentially happened to those days.
Double-crested Cormorants Doing What Cormorants Do
Spotlit Tundra Swan In Flight (2 photos + a ‘bonus’ image)
Some folks don’t get very excited about Tundra Swans. I do, they’re damned impressive and elegant creatures.
Some Of The Reasons I Despise Barbed Wire
There are no easy answers for the dilemma of barbed wire and its effects on wildlife and even domestic animals, especially if you’re a farmer or rancher. But we can certainly improve our track record if we realize there’s a problem. A big one.
Yesterday I Got Angry At The Presence Of A Cat
Let me be clear. I wasn’t angry at the cat. Instead I was angry at the people responsible for it being where it was. I still am.
Yellow-rumped Warblers – Predicting Long-term Behaviors
I like both of these photos at least in part because the namesake “butter butt” of the species is so very obvious – often it isn’t. But last night on closer inspection something else of interest caught my eye.
A Detailed Look At The Brand New Wildlife Education Center At Farmington Bay
The grand opening of the new Eccles Wildlife Education Center was yesterday morning and I was invited. I went early (very early) so I could take some photos before dignitaries and crowds arrived. This is one very special place.
The New Eccles Wildlife Education Center At Farmington Bay
A Milestone For Feathered Photography
Eight years ago today, on August 18, 2010, I published my first blog post on Feathered Photography. It’s been a helluva ride.
Juvenile American Goldfinch Compared To The Adult Male
For some reason I seldom see and rarely photograph juvenile American Goldfinches. Until recently I didn’t realize how striking and distinctive their wing patterns and colors are and how different they are from the adults.
A Burrowing Owl And Second Chances
Sometimes a bad habit can give us a second chance and allow us to avoid making a mistake.
The Novel ‘Revenge’ Of The American Goldfinch
Folks who dislike Brown Cowbirds for their habit of nest parasitism will likely appreciate this unique “revenge” of the American Goldfinch. We’ll get into that soon but first some goldfinch photos I took yesterday morning.
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Loggerhead Shrike Interpretive Panel
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?
The Changing Fortunes Of Farmington Bay WMA As A Bald Eagle Wintering Area
Some history of the “glory days” with Bald Eagles at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and some thoughts on what potentially happened to those days.
Double-crested Cormorants Doing What Cormorants Do
Spotlit Tundra Swan In Flight (2 photos + a ‘bonus’ image)
Some folks don’t get very excited about Tundra Swans. I do, they’re damned impressive and elegant creatures.
Some Of The Reasons I Despise Barbed Wire
There are no easy answers for the dilemma of barbed wire and its effects on wildlife and even domestic animals, especially if you’re a farmer or rancher. But we can certainly improve our track record if we realize there’s a problem. A big one.
Yesterday I Got Angry At The Presence Of A Cat
Let me be clear. I wasn’t angry at the cat. Instead I was angry at the people responsible for it being where it was. I still am.
Yellow-rumped Warblers – Predicting Long-term Behaviors
I like both of these photos at least in part because the namesake “butter butt” of the species is so very obvious – often it isn’t. But last night on closer inspection something else of interest caught my eye.
A Detailed Look At The Brand New Wildlife Education Center At Farmington Bay
The grand opening of the new Eccles Wildlife Education Center was yesterday morning and I was invited. I went early (very early) so I could take some photos before dignitaries and crowds arrived. This is one very special place.
The New Eccles Wildlife Education Center At Farmington Bay
A Milestone For Feathered Photography
Eight years ago today, on August 18, 2010, I published my first blog post on Feathered Photography. It’s been a helluva ride.
Juvenile American Goldfinch Compared To The Adult Male
For some reason I seldom see and rarely photograph juvenile American Goldfinches. Until recently I didn’t realize how striking and distinctive their wing patterns and colors are and how different they are from the adults.
A Burrowing Owl And Second Chances
Sometimes a bad habit can give us a second chance and allow us to avoid making a mistake.
The Novel ‘Revenge’ Of The American Goldfinch
Folks who dislike Brown Cowbirds for their habit of nest parasitism will likely appreciate this unique “revenge” of the American Goldfinch. We’ll get into that soon but first some goldfinch photos I took yesterday morning.