The world as I see it
The killdeer is a common bird throughout most of the United States. You will often see them at water's edge running and pecking at the grounds searching for food. I came across these killdeer on the mudflats by the river. The are a part of the plover family and can also be found in pastures …
The swans have been out feeding on the river. Maralee
As I was walking along the river yesterday, camera in hand, looking for birds, I heard a rustling in the trees next to me and lo and behold, there was a group of about 8 deer walking by. They weren't more than 10-15 feet away. I stopped. They stopped. I was able to get a …
This hummingbird is still visiting my feeder. It may be the one who stayed so long last year. These were taken a couple of weeks ago when there were still some leaves left on the trees. Maralee
The scrub jay is a very common bird around here. I see them chasing other birds away from the feeder, in the trees, bushes . . . just about everywhere. They have a very raucous voice and most times can be heard before they are seen. Maralee
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