What happens when Common Grackles start operating soda dispensers?
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From Feeder Foe to Nature Friend: Embracing Squirrels
Was it so wild an idea to think a squirrel might cast a spell? The thought had come to me on a day when I was particularly tired of the city’s clamor, and in the mood to vicariously consider the powers of a squirrel. I chuckled at the thought. Squirrels, after all, had little else to do but dance along the powerlines and patrol the vast, root-woven territories of their parks.
RED MAPLE TRUNK JUNCTION! Birds of my parents’ yard!
Today, I witnessed a beautiful congregation of birds at the base of the Red Maple Tree. It was heartwarming to see the camaraderie among them, from the striking Common Grackles to the cheerful Tufted Titmice and spirited Carolina Chickadees. The Mournful Doves cooed softly,
ON THE 4TH ANNIVERSARY OF MY SON’S PASSING
The griever’s year aligns with sacramental time, ritualized through memory, legacy, struggle, pain, mourning, and an intense abiding love that penetrates the realms.
Black Birders Week 2024, I was a featured Speaker!
I had the pleasure of being invited to Black Birders Week programming this past May! Nicole Jackson, ecological and wildlife education extraordinaire, contacted me, and I was glad to accept! The link for the recording: Make sure to check out the programming from other illustrious speakers too! https://www.blackafinstem.com/2024-themes-and-press-statement In Louisiana, in April 2025, I photographedContinue reading “Black Birders Week 2024, I was a featured Speaker!”
Birds of NOLA!Charleston! Charlotte!
NOLA: Bayou Sauvage Charleston, S.C. Charlotte, N.C. Carolina Raptor Center- Huntersville, NC BONUS: 5 Lined Skink
We will always remember #Flaco |Podcast Tribute
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 24,2024 ON RANDOMNATUREPOD.ORG A brief farewell to Flaco the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, NYC free bird. Day of ascension- February 23, 2024 The ending of the pod is the Eurasian Eagle Owl Call, audio credit goes to Stein Ø. Nilsen Listen to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/farewell-to-flaco-ripflaco/id1640874891?i=1000646715270 or here :https://podbay.fm/p/random-nature/e/1708794000 Big shout to NYCContinue reading “We will always remember #Flaco |Podcast Tribute”
Road to Ithaca, New York and Birds!
It has been a while since I updated. In fact, the last time I updated was in May before I moved to Ithaca, New York.
An ode to the #RosebreastedGrosbeak
As I write this post, the tears roll down my face. I realized this afternoon that I had not seen the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks who had been frequenting my birdfeeding station since mid April
THE MAGNIFICENT PURPLE AND YELLOW-PURPLE FINCHES! #BackyardBirds
It is February and technically winter, however my being in Mississippi and unaware of the seasonal ebbs and flows of avifauna of this region make the daily backyard birdwatching chock-full of surprises.
Bird Lady of Turtle Island 