A couple of mornings ago as my husband and I ate breakfast, I listened to the quiet. The hush awakened me to the silence of the mockingbird. Soon a dove cooed and I noticed how close and loud the dove sounded. Blue jays joined in the chorus but I missed the mockingbird’s sweet melody. Continue reading
Tag: Birds
Happy Yellow
When I think yellow, I think happy. Therefore today I’m posting some of my yellow pictures with many happy memories. I hope you enjoy them. The one below is only a sample; please click the “read more” link below to see another dozen.
The Mockingbird’s Song
As I sat to eat breakfast I suddenly noticed I missed something – a sound that delighted me each morning – so I opened the window. Then I heard the beautiful strains of a mockingbird’s song. On and on he went brightening an already beautiful morning. Today, however, he perched further away than usual so I had to listen carefully or I’d miss him. When a loud car went down the street, it overshadowed his sweet melody. Continue reading
Mist Nets
Mist nets are deceptive. While birds fly around searching for seeds or insects to eat, they often fly into mist nets hung between two trees. A fine mesh-like net, barely able to be seen, can span ten feet or more, waiting for the birds. Humans see them if they happen to know exactly where they are or if they notice the binding on the top and bottom of the nets. My husband and I ran into one without seeing it when we were walking in an area where the mist nets were hung. Continue reading
Miscellaneous Birds
Watching Birds, Seeing People
I enjoy watching the many birds in my backyard, so in went a birdfeeder and birdbath. They bring even more birds and I get a closer view of them. I keep my binoculars on our kitchen table, which overlooks the backyard. Often I get a picture of different kinds of people by watching the birds. Let me explain. Continue reading
Birds in Rio Grande Valley
Altamira Oriole
Great Kiskadee
Red-wing Blackbird
Chachalaca
Mocking Birds, Almost Everywhere
Chachalaca & Robin-sized Bird
Oriole Reflection
Blue Jay
Green Jay
Daily God 