I find it odd that a young owlet can look older than its parents. I think it is something about the forlorn and weary looking eyes. Maybe the owlet is thinking about all the dangers involved in leaving home. Learn more about the young owl’s challenges in the latest post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Do you know how this Spotted Towhee is indicating that Spring is coming? This week many birds in the Arboretum are behaving like Spring is on the way. Learn more in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Even though this post is titled ‘Burning With Fire’ and it is primarily about crows it is NOT about crows learning to cook with fire. Take a look for yourself to see the variety of items a crow will consume. See more at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Our local fish-eating osprey have returned to Union Bay. Will they raise another brood of young this year? Are they the same pair from last year? Who are they competing with this year? The answers and more at:
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Larry
The Trick-or-Treat question regarding this photo is one of perception. Did you notice the beauty in the shape of the bird’s wings and tail, which I regard as the treat, or on the other hand, did you notice the second bird’s eye peering out from under the left wing, which I regard as the trick. Nature is full two-sided propositions, darkness and light, sickness and health, competition and compassion. Read more and see the photos of crows in combat on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…were nature lives 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
The Hobbit
Why would someone call a crow a hobbit? They clearly do not have hairy feet or make their homes underground. They don’t appear to spend time with wizards, elves or dwarves. Still there must be some reason…Find out more at: Union Bay Watch