On a Lifelong Journey to Learn my Place
Animals
Despite the cold air, the birds seem to be pretty active today. I heard many singing in the trees near the drive. I also heard a woodpecker drilling on a tree in the backyard. After waiting and watching for a little bit, I saw it fly off to some other trees, but it was too … Read more
I went down to the breakwater today and went to the corner across from the hatchery. A couple of mergansers that had been there swam off over near the far shore on the other side of the hatchery when they saw me. I sat and waited for some time, hoping they might come back to … Read more
I heard the varied thrush song for the first time this year while walking to work this morning. I’ve noticed that the number of birds singing have increased dramatically over the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, at this point I do not know most birds by their song, so with a couple of exceptions, I … Read more
I have seen both woodpeckers and sapsuckers around before. I also recall noticing small holes in tree bark where the birds have gone after sap or insects. However, yesterday while I was hiking up Indian River trail was the first time I had noticed just how numerous are the signs of their presence. I was … Read more
The birds seem to be getting more vocal. When I went outside this morning to investigate budding plants, I noticed more bird singing than I have heard in the mornings recently. In particular I saw and heard two different winter wrens. I did not hear the full song, but they did seem to be calling … Read more