This week’s post displays photos from a wonderful trip to the Union Bay Natural Area. I hope you find the creatures as inspiring and mystifying as I do. See the photos at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
Nature is full of surprises. Please take a moment and enjoy a few. At:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
How do hunting styles vary among raptors? More on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
This photo comes from the Going Native section of this week’s post. It is tricky and worth some careful study. Hopefully, you also enjoy the bird that is naturally marked with an ‘X’. To learn more please visit:
Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Growing up can be challenging whether you are a human or a Cooper’s Hawk. Sometimes circumstances force us to mature a bit early. Is this young bird, who we call Percy, up to the challenge? More on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Does persistence really payoff? The answer in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
What type of hawk is this? Cooper’s Hawk or Sharp-shinned Hawk. The answer in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This time of year it seems like most of the birds I see are juveniles e.g. young birds trying to learn to find food and survive on their own. With Fall fast approaching they are racing the calendar as they attempt to master their survival skills. Learn how you can help them in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Find out why this bird reminds me of playing darts in this week’s post on:
You will also learn about a bird’s gape.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Last week, for the first time ever, I got to see a Great Horned Owl in the Arboretum! Do you know the key differences between a Barred and a Great Horned Owl? Since you have a chance of seeing both in the Arboretum you might want to read today’s post on:
Have a GREAT day!
Larry
