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:
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Larry
Does persistence really payoff? The answer in this week’s post on:
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Larry
What type of hawk is this? Cooper’s Hawk or Sharp-shinned Hawk. The answer in this week’s post on:
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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:
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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:
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Larry
This week’s post time travels back to last summer when a young hawk devours a meal in the Arboretum. The hawks demeanor and the sight of blood seemed appropriate for a Halloween post. See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature feeds in the city!
Larry
This week’s post is all about crows and the wide variety of things they will consume. It is almost like, if it is not bolted down they will eat it. I hope you enjoy the photos and have crow stories of your own to share! See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where the crows will eat anything that moves!
Larry
This week’s post discusses how fear can be passed non-verbally from one generation to the next. In addition you get the opportunity to see three distinct ages in the life of our local Cooper’s Hawks. When you are done you should be able to roughly determine the age of the bird in the photo above, given that you know the photo was taken this week. I hope you enjoy both the photos and the writing.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry