Crow Having Fun By Himself At A Children’s Playground

White-throated sparrow … Delaware front yard … ¼/22

everyone look at this

Male (red) and female House Finches (Haemorhous mexicanus)

April 10, 2022

Southeastern Pennsylvania

The second batch from my Bird ABCs on twitter! Dunlin, Eared Grebe, and Flammulated Owl.

House finch, male … Delaware backyard … 4/22/22

Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna)

© Alan Van Norman

Great Horned Owl’s broad, but short wings make them surprisingly maneuverable during flight. 

There should be a parade going through soon. I might have to make some time to watch it this year. It's been a long time since I've watched any parade, and it feels like it's been even longer.

Happy Fourth of July.

In the dark nest cavities where  Gouldian finches breed, the luminous mouth markings of their chicks act as a beacon to help the parents feed them.

full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueYRnY2PKIw

Gouldian finches

good morning everyone! I have a new all-time favorite work of art, and it’s this early 19thc ivory netsuke in the shape of an INCREDIBLY fat bird