Birds

I can recall the first time I had ever observed the antics of the white-breasted nuthatch. Within a short period of time after hanging suet next to my other bird feeders, one of these curious birds appeared. I took notice of other birds such as black-capped chickadees and woodpeckers enjoying the suet holding themselves in […]

The dark-eyed juncos (Junco hyemalis) usually show up around late summer into early fall. These birds are considered a year-round resident here in Maine but will migrate farther north during the breeding season. This winter, I have noticed a lot more of this species coming to my feeders. They have been the first visitors to […]

Since the beginning of the new year, the weather hasn’t been that cooperative in regard to photography opportunities. We have been experiencing a lot of days filled with clouds, instead of ample sunshine. The birds haven’t seemed to mind though and I have had a wonderful time viewing a few new visitors, as well as […]

This summer, I wasn’t going to take any photographs of my visiting ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris). I have been watching these birds with enthusiasm at the feeders and witnessing their antics while chasing each other around the yard. I decided, I simply couldn’t resist and I needed to take advantage of their being here. It […]

Last summer, I saw a few chestnut-sided warblers in the backyard. They were moving too quickly and I was unable to take any photographs, until now. I spotted a single male hunting for insects and I was quite excited at the chance of photographing this bird. Maine has been very good to me in regard […]

During the early spring, I had the pleasure of viewing not one, but two male yellow-rumped warblers at my feeders. Although yellow-rumped warblers mainly consume insects and berries, these birds will often visit bird feeders. This type of behavior primarily occurs due to the limited availability of these food sources during the early spring. I […]