A few First of the Season arrived with the front that came through. Had a Hermit Thrush, Junco, and Creeper in the neighborhood this morning.
October 18, 2026 at 1:54 PM
A few First of the Season arrived with the front that came through. Had a Hermit Thrush, Junco, and Creeper in the neighborhood this morning.
We just turned on the AC. Over 20 years in our current house and never before turned on the AC in October, but when it hits 83F inside we had to give in. 10/14/26
October 15, 2026 at 12:21 AM
We just turned on the AC. Over 20 years in our current house and never before turned on the AC in October, but when it hits 83F inside we had to give in. 10/14/26
Chimney Swift still hanging around. 🌈
October 14, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Chimney Swift still hanging around. 🌈
A random Towhee is so nice
October 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
A random Towhee is so nice
This morning is at least the third time in the last five years or so that I swear I’m hearing one short call of a screech owl. Never enough to feel confident that there really is one in the neighborhood but enough to give me hope that one day there will be one.
October 14, 2026 at 10:32 AM
This morning is at least the third time in the last five years or so that I swear I’m hearing one short call of a screech owl. Never enough to feel confident that there really is one in the neighborhood but enough to give me hope that one day there will be one.
On this day 5 years ago I saw my first Kirkland’s Warbler- in Maryland! What made it even better was I saw it with @jerutter.bsky.social
October 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
On this day 5 years ago I saw my first Kirkland’s Warbler- in Maryland! What made it even better was I saw it with @jerutter.bsky.social
Just had a Chimney Swift overhead — October 9th. Might be a personal record for so late in the season. Have to go look at my files.
October 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Just had a Chimney Swift overhead — October 9th. Might be a personal record for so late in the season. Have to go look at my files.
Dave Grohl’s wearing a Hawkeyes T. Sick burn
October 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Dave Grohl’s wearing a Hawkeyes T. Sick burn
Rootin’ for UT today!
September 26, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Rootin’ for UT today!
Just had a pair of coops flying side by side. They were on a mission.
Kids things are moving
Kids things are moving
September 24, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Just had a pair of coops flying side by side. They were on a mission.
Kids things are moving
Kids things are moving
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker just came to town. And by town I mean my neighborhood.
September 24, 2026 at 11:34 AM
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker just came to town. And by town I mean my neighborhood.
Had a thrush in the neighborhood this morning. Was binocularless. Merlin said it was a Swainson’s Thrush. Surprised it was a possibility. For some reason I thought they should be gone by now.
September 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Had a thrush in the neighborhood this morning. Was binocularless. Merlin said it was a Swainson’s Thrush. Surprised it was a possibility. For some reason I thought they should be gone by now.
A Common Yellowthroat Warbler graced our garden this morning. Very nice!
September 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
A Common Yellowthroat Warbler graced our garden this morning. Very nice!
A Yellow-billed Cuckoo on the walk this morning was a nice way to start off my Wednesday
September 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM
A Yellow-billed Cuckoo on the walk this morning was a nice way to start off my Wednesday
Had a Chimney Swift this morning before 6:30 am. Can’t remember the last time I had a Chim so early.
August 24, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Had a Chimney Swift this morning before 6:30 am. Can’t remember the last time I had a Chim so early.
A late July Wood Thrush in the neighborhood is a nice way to start the day
July 22, 2026 at 10:32 AM
A late July Wood Thrush in the neighborhood is a nice way to start the day
Got a Scarlet Tangle in the neighborhood this morning. Very fun. Very fun.
June 24, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Got a Scarlet Tangle in the neighborhood this morning. Very fun. Very fun.
Blue Day in the neighborhood. 9 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and 15 Bluebirds. I know it is the season for fledglings to be out but those numbers are pleasantly surprising
June 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Blue Day in the neighborhood. 9 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and 15 Bluebirds. I know it is the season for fledglings to be out but those numbers are pleasantly surprising
Got my Kentucky Warbler this morning on the train tracks in Wheaton.
Now I need a Hoodie . . . And Canada . . . And a . . .
Now I need a Hoodie . . . And Canada . . . And a . . .
May 19, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Got my Kentucky Warbler this morning on the train tracks in Wheaton.
Now I need a Hoodie . . . And Canada . . . And a . . .
Now I need a Hoodie . . . And Canada . . . And a . . .
Historically I had 207 birds for May 13th, so I’m thinking there’s nothing short of rare that I need today. Nope. I wuz wrong. Scored me a Tennessee and Cape May Warbler. 209!
May 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Historically I had 207 birds for May 13th, so I’m thinking there’s nothing short of rare that I need today. Nope. I wuz wrong. Scored me a Tennessee and Cape May Warbler. 209!
Winter coats for warbler watching??? 42F at 7:30 AM.
May 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Winter coats for warbler watching??? 42F at 7:30 AM.
I hit 150 birds for the year today. Now I’ll spend the next 7 months trying to get the next 50.
Perspective. 🤪
Perspective. 🤪
April 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I hit 150 birds for the year today. Now I’ll spend the next 7 months trying to get the next 50.
Perspective. 🤪
Perspective. 🤪
Just had a Common Yellowthroat in our fern garden. 🚡
April 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Just had a Common Yellowthroat in our fern garden. 🚡
We have a Red-Shouldered Hawk in the neighborhood who like to vogue.
April 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We have a Red-Shouldered Hawk in the neighborhood who like to vogue.
FOY Veery and Acadian.
😁
😁
April 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM
FOY Veery and Acadian.
😁
😁