Kagawa BONSAI on Instagram: “Today I went saitama 今日は埼玉へ。 . I went bonsai nursery. I am so happy to meet bonsai. . せっかく関東に来たので 盆栽園巡りです。 たくさんの盆栽に会え幸せです。 . #盆栽 #盆栽鉢…”

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Bird’s ID – Great Egret

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Great Egret The Great Egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret, or (in the Old World) great white egret or great white heron is a large, widely distributed egret, with four subspecies found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world, it builds… Continue reading Bird’s ID – Great Egret

Bird’s ID – Great Blue Heron

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Great Blue Heron The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird in the heron family Ardeidae, common near the shores of open water and in wetlands over most of North America and Central America, as well as the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is a rare vagrant to coastal Spain, the Azores, and… Continue reading Bird’s ID – Great Blue Heron

The Casual Bird-Watcher, Part 1: How I Learned to Name That Bird

Kit Dunsmore's Blog I’ve loved animals of all kinds all my life. When my parents asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday, the answer was always “go to the zoo”. I loved getting a close look at all the different mammals, reptiles, fish, insects, and birds. But my interest in animals has always been as an amateur. I’ve never even had a … Continue reading The Casual Bird-Watcher, Part 1: How I Learned to Name That Bird

The Casual Bird-Watcher, Part 2: Tips for the Beginning Birder

Kit Dunsmore's Blog As I have slowly developed my bird-watching skills over the years, some simple tips have really helped me learn new birds despite my casual approach. I started out just by looking at birds and asking others what they were. Eventually I got some binoculars and a field guide, tools that definitely make it easier to see the details that distinguish the differences … Continue reading The Casual Bird-Watcher, Part 2: Tips for the Beginning Birder

Indoor Birding: 5 Ways to Bird Despite Bad Weather

Kit Dunsmore's Blog Whether it’s bitter winter weather or just an overly rainy day, you can’t always be outside. I can’t, anyway. My body doesn’t deal with cold well, but I don’t like withdrawing from nature, either. So I find ways to keep birding even though I can’t be outside as much as I would like. 1) Keep a yard list. We have feeders in … Continue reading Indoor Birding: 5 Ways to Bird Despite Bad Weather