Cedar Waxwings feeding on berries
When the cedar waxwings eat, they feed in large groups. The waxwings are eating berries on a tree that my neighbor calls the volunteer...
American Robin eating Ivy Berries
English ivy is invasive and tries to take over our fences and hedges. We removed the ivy completely from one fence, and are now trying to...
Golden-crowned Sparrow visiting
A wonderful golden-crowned sparrow was willing to remain perched on a branch while I photographed it. I was testing my new telephoto lens...
The cedar waxwings are back in full force
I've been wondering when the beautiful cedar waxwings would return for their annual visit. And here they are! They chatter and sing in...
Sparrows visiting the empty bird bath platform
I feel so sad that I had to remove the bird bath bowl from the platform to avoid contributing to the spread of salmonella among...
Salmonella outbreak among wild songbirds!
Sadly I had to put away our bird bath for now. Even though I'm vigilant about keeping the bath fastidious, the current songbird...
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count!
It's that time of year again! From Friday February 12th through Monday February 15th, you can be a citizen scientist to help scientists...
Starlings foraging in the yard
Starlings are sometimes in the redwood tree, but I rarely see them. Imagine my surprise to see these two in our front yard, apparently...
Spotted Towhee in the bath
The first time I saw a spotted towhee was last summer. I had never seen one before, and first thought it was an American robin, because...
Sparrows in a tree
I heard a Northern mockingbird singing loudly. When I looked out the kitchen door window I saw this. There are both white crowned and...
