Downy Woodpecker

Finally, I have a Downy Woodpecker visiting one of my bird feeders. Downies are in my yard ever so often. … More

Knock Knock

Usually you hear a woodpecker before you see it. When you hear a steady knocking sound against a tree, a … More

Loggerhead Shrikes sit on low, exposed perches and scan for rodents, lizards, birds, and insects. They eat smaller prey (such … More

This female Northern Cardinal chose the perfect spot for a photo.

If you are a birder on Dauphin Island, you must drive through the airport to check out the ponds. There … More

If it weren’t for my noticing the tail flicking action of the American Restart, I would not have known this … More

I noticed 2 or 3 Eastern Bluebirds flying down from the trees in Fairhope Municipal Pier Park and just hovering … More

I love seeing Blue Jays in my yard. There were a couple of years that not many came to my … More

Driving home, I spotted 3 hawks flying above my car. This Red-tailed Hawk flew in front of the sun and … More

A great many birds sun themselves, often in postures that give maximum sun exposure to the head, neck, and upper … More