American Robin – Headed To The Nest
Headed To The Nest A spider, an earwig and a caterpillar meal, all headed to the nest to be served to the growing young. ~ Anecdote and American Robin capture, Headed To The Nest © Jerry L. Ferrara
North Idaho
Western Flycatcher – They’re Back!
They’re Back! They’re back from south of the border! Each year we look forward to seeing the return of this elfin member of the Tyrant Flycatcher family arrive, build their nests and raise their young. Last week I thought I heard a male announcing himself in our nearby woods. Yesterday that voice was confirmed and then this sprightly character showed up. Now, buddy, get to work on those flies and mosquitoes! ~ Anecdote and Western Flycatcher capture, They’re Back! © Jerry L. Ferrara
Tiger Swallowtail/Bleeding Heart – A Tiger Strikes at the Heart
A Tiger Strikes at the Heart Portrait of a Tiger Swallowtail nectaring on a Bleeding Heart bloom: A Tiger strikes at the Heart. ~ Anecdote and Tiger Swallowtail/Bleeding Heart capture, A Tiger Strikes at the Heart © Jerry L. Ferrara
Red-breasted Nuthatch – Johnny One-Note
Johnny One-Note This is a Nuthatch [sp. Red-breasted]. It was Vicki’s grandmother’s favorite bird. Nanny called it “Johnny One-Note” because of its characteristic, repeated one-note nasally call. Every time we hear the species vocalizing we are reminded of this great lady. ~ Anecdote and Red-breasted Nuthatch capture, Johnny One-Note © Jerry L. Ferrara
Marsh Wren – Feisty
Feisty One of numerous signs of spring! This feisty little dynamo, a Marsh Wren, gives voice from its reedy wetland home. According to Cornell’s Laboratory of Ornithology, males of this spirited species can be polygynous. They [both sexes] certainly are extremely territorial at nesting season. ~ Anecdote and Marsh Wren capture, Feisty © Jerry L. Ferrara
Canada Goose – Sobriety Test
Sobriety Test Looks like this one certainly would be able to pass a sobriety test. Just sayin’! 😀 ~ Anecdote and Canada Goose capture, Sobriety Test © Jerry L. Ferrara
White-tailed Deer – Through The Lea
Through The Lea It was very late on a clammy afternoon. The coolness was finally replacing the humid heat from earlier hours and ‘creature activity’ was erupting in the meadow. A White-tailed Deer fawn found it to its liking to expend some pent-up energy as it scampered, bounded and streaked through the lea. ~ Anecdote and White-tailed Deer capture, Through The Lea © Jerry L. Ferrara
American Robin – Robin Wars
Robin Wars They’re back and as persistent as ever! Robin wars are on! 😀 Their penchant? To build their nests over the porch light housings. Not good for a variety of reasons. They’re sneaky about it, too, conducting their work in the wee hours of the morning. Here I’m getting ‘eye-balled’, probably to determine if I’m watching their clandestine construction activities. ~ Anecdote and American Robin capture, Robin Wars © Jerry L. Ferrara
Wood Duck – A Perfect Complement
A Perfect Complement As a still and placid morning broke over a secluded woodland pond, two pair of Wood Duck idled gently on a partially submerged log. Their impressions, reflections created by the specular properties of the mirror-like watery surface, were a perfect complement to the quietude of the moment. ~ Anecdote and Wood Duck capture, A Perfect Complement © Jerry L. Ferrara
Bald Eagle – Its Quavering Trill
Its Quavering Trill Atop a lofty sylvan crownFully dressed in royal gownA mighty king gives forth a callEchoes it through ‘mountain hall’Those who hear its quavering trillWill not forget the keening thrill ~ Poem and Bald Eagle capture, Its Quavering Trill © Jerry L. Ferrara