Suicide Warblers
I don’t know what it is about spring and my house… oh, and the warblers! Two years ago a Bay-breasted Warbler somehow got stuck on my porch. We found him (a beautiful male) while doing some spring cleaning. I have yet to see a live Bay-breasted Warbler, which really is at the top of my … Continue reading
Garden Update… Sure wish spring was really here.
Not too much to report from the garden. Yesterday I transplanted/potted about 20+ tomato plants. They are all still indoors of course and under the lights. Getting stronger everyday thanks to the fan. Yes, I am resourceful or maybe just really cheap. They sell those bigger plastic nursery pots for .99 each around here. I … Continue reading
I have always been a bird lover
My dad gave me an old box of family albums and loose photos to go through and copy for my genealogy project I have been working on for 10 years or so. He has a lot of old newspaper clippings and things like that in there. Lots of great stuff really. Imagine my excitement though … Continue reading
White-collared Robin is back!
I was so excited yesterday to see that we have a white-collared American Robin back this year. I really am not certain it is the same robin from last year but I will say this, I have never seen a Robin with a white-collar (ever) until last year and this one has returned to the … Continue reading
Proof spring is right around the corner!
Look at those beautiful colors peaking through! I just love seeing the goldfinches molt. Also today, I spotted a pair of Brown-headed Cowbirds at the feeder. Haven’t seen any all winter. They usually are only around briefly in spring/summer. Definitely not year round residents. I really hope they choose the HOSP to raise their young … Continue reading
Birds and Gardens 