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Found on the Trail: Female Red-winged Blackbird
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Found on the Trail. May 16, 2015. It is always a special thrill to get a good shot of a female red-winged blackbird. They are very coy and I was so happy this picture turned out! The females are the nest builders. They secure their cup-shaped nests to branches and defend them against all comers. They may be drab in color compared to their male counterparts, but they are just as fabulous on the hunt and in caring for their nestlings. May 16, 2015 at 4:40 PM. May 17, 2015 at 6:42 AM. Thank you, Sarah!
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Found on the Trail: Look At Me!
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Found on the Trail. November 15, 2014. It would be hard not to notice the big personality that male red-winged blackbirds have, with their flashy shoulders and loud, constant calls. They crave standing out in the crowd, and love perching on elevated vantage points where they can SEE, and BE SEEN. Not much slips past them as the take commanding positions overlooking their domains, and letting everyone else in the vicinity know that it IS their domain. They are clearly saying, "NOTICE MEEE! Lock and Dam 14.
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Found on the Trail: Male Red-winged Blackbird
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Found on the Trail. May 17, 2015. I'm on a roll with these redwings! All dressed up in his fancy duds! This one was photographed at Pigeon Creek Park in Bettendorf, Iowa. This park is unknown to many residents and is a hidden gem, tucked away is it is behind some industrial businesses. But what a lovely place to take a walk along a relatively undisturbed stretch of the river. I would love to hear from you, so please leave comments. Thank you! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul.
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Found on the Trail: Bull Frog
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Found on the Trail. November 3, 2014. Bull Frogs are large frogs, with a call that gives them their name. Their backs and upper sides are olive green in color. Females are bigger than males. Their eardrums (tympani) are easy to see. They are the circular marks behind the eyes. On a female, the eardrums are about the same size as the eye, while on a male the tympani are bigger. Their bellies are lighter in color with yellow spots. Their upper lip is olive green while their lower lip is often lighter.
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Found on the Trail: Domestic Roses
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Found on the Trail. November 5, 2014. I had the pleasure of seeing these beautiful domestic roses out at our local scout camp. They were pruned in August, and were blooming like crazy in late October. I love the splash of color, and had to share! I would love to hear from you, so please leave comments. Thank you! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). My Husband is Amazing (for like the 372nd time). Saratoga woods and waterways. The Thursday Naturalists Visit Victory Wood. Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul. Rage A...
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Found on the Trail: Canada Goose - Branta Canadensis
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Found on the Trail. May 18, 2015. Canada Goose - Branta Canadensis. Here is a Canada goose. Sometimes they are informally called Canadian Geese. The term "branta" from their scientific name, Branta canadensis, refers to the prominent black coloring that waterfowl in this species have. I would love to hear from you, so please leave comments. Thank you! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). My Husband is Amazing (for like the 372nd time). Saratoga woods and waterways. Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul. Canada Goose...
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Found on the Trail: Belted Kingfisher
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Found on the Trail. November 2, 2014. Belted Kingfishers have been on my bucket list for a long time. They are such fast birds, racing up and down the river banks, that I had never gotten one on film. I've had three confirmed sightings that I can recall, but they've but they all darted away before I could even raise my camera. But now I have finally photographed one. All I have to share with you is this photo:. Kingfishers view their pray from perches above the water. They burrow in the ground. Recently ...
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Found on the Trail: Porch Decorations
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Found on the Trail. October 21, 2014. Whoever lives here has put out some lovely autumn decorations! Lock and Dam 14. I would love to hear from you, so please leave comments. Thank you! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). My Husband is Amazing (for like the 372nd time). Saratoga woods and waterways. The Thursday Naturalists Visit Victory Wood. Recently spotted a tree that seemed to have green beans growing on its branches. Take a look: I knew there had to be an interesting st. Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul.
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Found on the Trail: Ring Leader
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Found on the Trail. November 18, 2014. Lock and Dam 14. I would love to hear from you, so please leave comments. Thank you! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). My Husband is Amazing (for like the 372nd time). Saratoga woods and waterways. The Thursday Naturalists Visit Victory Wood. Recently spotted a tree that seemed to have green beans growing on its branches. Take a look: I knew there had to be an interesting st. Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul. Have you ever seen a leaf like this one before? Timpanogas C...
