Laughing Gull . . Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Milton, Delaware … 4/16/22

For all of it’s macabre feeding habits, the Loggerhead shrike’s song is surprisingly sweet. I’ve been admiring this species for quite some time and I was so thrilled to finally chance upon one in the wild!

On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me 

2 Turtle Mourning Doves (Zenaida macroura)

December 16, 2021

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Tinicum, Pennsylvania

I opened the gift. I'm honestly surprised; it's really thoughtful--a sweater with a big cartoon owl in the center. It's one of those 'ugly Christmas sweater' style sweaters with a bunch of little birds lining the top and bottom. It's actually really cute. To my friend who gave me this, if you read this, thank you. I only wish I had thought to get you a gift; I'll make it up to you, I promise.

thought autocomplete would take me to outlook dot com not realising id forgotten the T before i pressed enter. However was very much pleased at what it took me to instead. I think I don't want to see my emails now. I think I will stay with the oul.

Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa)

October 2, 2023

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Tinicum, Pennsylvania

i know kindness exists because i am kind

come with me

House sparrow, female … Lewes, Delaware … 3/16/22

Canvasback ducks … Silver Lake, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware … 2/19/22

I visited a puffin colony a few days ago.

I want you to meet my friend… the porb