Finches on the Feeder

During the winter months, I have Purple Finch and American Goldfinch as well as House Finch on my feeders.

Blue Jay

Blue Jays prefer tray feeders or hopper feeders on a post rather than hanging feeders, and they prefer peanuts, sunflower…

It’s courting season for this pair of Red-shouldered Hawks. I’ve spotted them together on a tree close to the road…

I love seeing and hearing woodpeckers in my yard. I am blessed to see so many types in my yard…

Once again the bird paradise yard in Foley has a Life List bird for me; the Baltimore Oriole. I couldn’t…

Ring-necked Ducks and Lesser Scaup look a lot alike. The male Ring-necked Duck has the dark back with a white…

The Eastern Phoebe generally perches low in trees or on fencelines. Phoebes are very active, making short flights to capture…

I love when the Tulip Magnolia trees bloom. It seems that one day they are barren and the next in…

The South is the heart of camellia country. Indeed, common camellia (Camellia japonica) is even Alabama’s state flower. Although it seems like…

Driving through downtown Fairhope is like driving through a field of flowers. Alongside the streets and on each corner are…