The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest Woodpecker in North America. It measures a staggering 16-19 inches (41-48cm) long, with a wingspan of 26-30 inches (66-76cm) and weighs a whopping 8-12 ounces (227-340g). Compare that with the size of a House Sparrow at just 5.5-7 inches (14-18 cm), weighing only .85-1.4 ounces (24-40g) or a Blue …
There has always been an abundance of wildlife in our yard since moving in eight years ago. We live in what you could call a smallish town, but technically it’s considered a city due to the population per square mile. We live more toward the outer edge of town and our house backs up to …
With life pulling us in so many directions at once, and expecting so much from us, it’s nice to take a few minutes and get away from it all. This little nook in a big waterfront park is just that place for me. Sitting by the water, I can ease my mind, let go of …
For the past three years or so, I’ve been hearing an unusual bird singing from somewhere near the edge of the woods behind our house. I have heard it in various places in the yard and across the street as well. I have yet to see this mysterious bird that I have dubbed the Frog-Bird. …
Until recently, when someone spoke of Robins, I pictured a mid-sized songbird, grayish-brown in color with an orange-red breast and belly. It wasn’t until I started following other “birders” on Instagram that I found out there is another Robin in the world. This not-so-new Robin is the European Robin! American Robins are actually named after …
It seems like an eternity since I’ve had time to post anything to my blog- April and May have been extremely busy months for me. Between my full-time job, my son’s sporting events and his new job, planning and planting my gardens, taking computer and stained glass making classes, and squeezing in a quick trip …
Today is Earth Day 2017, a day when we are reminded to reuse, recycle and repurpose everyday items that might otherwise end up in our landfills and further pollute our planet. If everyone did their part to recycle, we could reduce the amount of garbage we produce and lessen the impact it has on our …
So my boyfriend and I participated in an Owl Prowl sponsored by the Buffalo Audubon Society at the North Tonawanda Nature Preserve this past weekend. Our guide, Naturalist Tom Kerr, took us and a group of about 8 other people on an hour and a half walk through the nature preserve in search of the …
At first glance, how could squirrels be anything but cute & fuzzy? With their bushy tails, cute little noses, big black eyes, and those little paws- picking up and holding food in an almost human-like manner- who wouldn’t see them and instantly fall in love? To watch their acrobatic antics as they chase one another …
If you’ve ever seen a Baltimore Oriole, you have witnessed some of natures most profound beauty. With their vibrant orange and black colors, and their distinctive sound, they are almost impossible to mistake. Once they begin showing up in your yard, they may very well become one of your favorite birds. Baltimore Orioles are members …