This week’s post is about Green Herons and tunnel vision. Focusing on just one thing can cause us to miss a lot. I hope you enjoy the post at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
During late August, one of my favorite Lily Pad visitors appears in full force. See for yourself in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
What is a Green Heron’s secret weapon? When is the best time of year to see it in action? Answers 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
This week, for only the second time in six years, I was able to photograph an American Bittern on Union Bay. I wonder if it is here to spend the winter. One hundred years ago they used to nest here on Union Bay. It would certainly be wonderful if we could entice them to return. See more in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post covers a fairly peaceful encounter with a young green heron near the bridge to Foster Island. You might even learn to discern a young female from a male. I hope you enjoy the post!
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
Do you know what type of heron this is? How about its age and maybe even its gender? Learn more and see it eat a multiple course meal in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives it the city!
Larry
As the rain washes the sun away you may want to take a moment more to enjoy summer. This week’s post on Union Bay Watch includes a couple of birds that may be new to you. Plus an interesting review of a native plant that attracts hummingbirds and appears to have been used, in times past, to cure just about every ailment under the sun. Learn more at: Union Bay Watch.