Can you see a color difference between these two birds? The colors of the their offspring are even more different. Compare on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Can you see a color difference between these two birds? The colors of the their offspring are even more different. Compare on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Waxwings tend to eat fruit in the Fall and Winter. What do they eat in Summer and Spring? Find out how they round out their diet in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Can you name three local bird species with the word ‘ring’ in their names? In the case of this gull, its name has nothing to do with the bright red ring around its eye. Learn more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
After last week’s post, “Beep, Beep“, about the road runner, it seems perfectly fitting that this week we should focus on a coyote. I hope you enjoy the new post on:
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Larry
Does this bird remind you of any childhood cartoon series? Think of a very fast bird and a falling anvil. Either way I hope you enjoy learning more about the bird species which inspired the cartoon. See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Whenever eagles call it all sounds about the same to me. However, this week when Eva told Albert it was time to pay attention – his response was obvious and immediate. Maybe it is not what she says but how she says it. Clearly, it is all still a mystery to me. See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Monday was a definitely an unusual day for all of us. I went look for eagles and ended up encountering another species altogether. This bird was also primarily dark and light in her color scheme, with one flaming exception. I hope my photos brighten your day!
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Reading the signals and finding a mate can be challenging. Not everyone is motivated by the same desires. Watch this hooded merganser as he attempts to deal with a very self-assured female.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post is not about ancient, near-sighted eagles in need of bifocals. It is about looking at immature eagles and figuring out how old they are. This week, I have seen at least five young eagles on Union Bay. To learn their various different age’s visit:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where eagles do grow old in the city!
Larry
This week I set out to determine whether this male pileated woodpecker is Squall or his father, Chip. Please, come and review the pileated family photos and see if you agree with my conclusions on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where pileated woodpeckers live in the city!
Larry