Sometimes it feels like nature is teasing me. Showing me birds from a distance and then hiding them when I try to get close – until suddenly the reverse happens. See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Sometimes it feels like nature is teasing me. Showing me birds from a distance and then hiding them when I try to get close – until suddenly the reverse happens. See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
For a number of days this week I was unable to find the red-breasted sapsucker. It was not to be seen in the cedar tree where I had expected to see it all winter long. Was the bird experiencing a problem or was the problem all in my mind? Find out more in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This tiny kinglet is specially adapted for cold weather. How far below zero can it go? Find out in this week’s post.
Have a Happy New Year on Union Bay!
Larry
Which type of tree do the sapsuckers prefer? Is this a red-naped or a red-breasted sapsucker? How do they elude predators? The answers in this week’s post on:
Happy Holidays!
Larry
There are multiple differences between this black-capped chickadee and those who live around Union Bay. Do you see anything obvious? Feel free to read my post and see if we agree.
Last week was my first visit to one of the most unique places on the planet. There were bald eagles in every direction. Learn which part of your body is most like an eagle’s alula in this week’s post on:
Happy Holidays
Larry
Can you guess why these birds made me think of flamingos?
Find out why in the latest post on:
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Larry
Seeing this bird in the Arboretum could not have been more of a surprise if a sparkling shaft of sunlight had suddenly shone down and illuminated the little bird. Read the short story full of surprises on:
Have a great day in Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This beautiful bird was not seen around Union Bay. This week’s post will offer you lots of hints and encouragement if you would like to figure out where this photo was taken. Actually, you will just be looking for the nearest well-known U.S. city. Even if you ignore the challenge, I hope you will find the Spring photos refreshing and heart warming.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This green heron was seen yesterday just west of Foster Island. What skill do you think this young heron is attempting to learn? I suspect you are going to be surprised. Learn more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay!
Larry