Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE BLACK AND WHITE CREEPING WARBLER. HIS sprightly little bird is met with in various sections of the country. It occurs in all parts of New England and New York, and has been found in the interior as far north as … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE RUFFED GROUSE. HE Ruffed Grouse, which is called Partridge in New England and Pheasant in the Middle and Southern States, is the true Grouse, while Bob White is the real Partridge. It is unfortunate that they continue to be confounded. … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Black Woodpecker ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter – 6/26/12 I said last week that my main target in Finland the Black Woodpecker was another story. It’s a story that started 50 years ago when I started bird watching in Ireland as a teenager and received, as a Christmas present … Continue reading
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1 NKJV) The Fountain: Through the Eyes of the Volunteer (by Alona Hradec…: Vacation Bible School are three words that I have not used, since I attended only once in the second grade. But this past week has pro… A very interesting article was … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE SCARLET TANAGER. NE of the most brilliant and striking of all American birds is the Scarlet Tanager. From its black wings resembling pockets, it is frequently called the “Pocket Bird.” The French call it the “Cardinal.” The female is plain … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * JUNE. Frank-hearted hostess of the field and wood, Gipsy, whose roof is every spreading tree, June is the pearl of our New England year, Still a surprisal, though expected long, Her coming startles. Long she lies in wait, Makes many a … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE SNOWY OWL. EW of all the groups of birds have such decided markings, such characteristic distinctions, as the Owl. There is a singular resemblance between the face of an Owl and that of a cat, which is the more notable, … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE BALTIMORE ORIOLE. ALTIMORE Orioles are inhabitants of the whole of North America, from Canada to Mexico. They enter Louisiana as soon as spring commences there. The name of Baltimore Oriole has been given it, because its colors of black and … Continue reading
* Early Singers… ~ by a j mithra Worm eating birds like Blackbird, Song Thrush and Robin start singing from around 4.00 am up until about 6.30 am. They are blessed with large eyes in relation to the size of its body. These birds forage at low light and are capable of finding worms close to … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Ruff ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 6/19/12 This week we have nothing short of a fashion parade, male Ruffs at a communal display ground or lek in eastern Finland. Finland is my second stop-over on the way to Ireland to visit my family and I am spending a … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE. RAMBLER in the fields and woodlands during early spring or the latter part of autumn is often surprised at finding insects, grasshoppers, dragon flies, beetles of all kinds, and even larger game, mice, and small birds, impaled on … Continue reading
Birds Illustrated by Color Photography – Revisited Vol 1. June, 1897 No. 6 * THE RING-BILLED GULL. HE Ring-billed Gull is a common species throughout eastern North America, breeding throughout the northern tier of the United States, whose northern border is the limit of its summer home. As a rule in winter it is found … Continue reading
