I’ve started to see boat tailed grackles at the feeder. As summer turns into fall we’ll begin to see hordes of them sounding like squeaky fences covering the yard or the neighbor’s tree across the street. Also in the photo … Continue reading →

Last week an alarming number of birds crashed into the sliding glass door. When we visited Wild Birds Unlimited for more seed I also picked up some more window clings. Apparently these are supposed to last 6-12 months. The leafy … Continue reading →

It's been awhile since I posted about the birds in our yard. This week I noticed someone odd at the finch feeder. Does this downy woodpecker know he's not a finch? In general I find the birds really don't care … Continue reading →

Daniel requested a cake for the last day of school to celebrate his art teacher’s last day as the teacher is moving on to another position next year. Having recently done a bee cake for graduation I had all the … Continue reading →

This nut has been knocking at the window and singing his little heart out all day long. I told him repeatedly that his girlfriend was NOT inside but he seems unconvinced.