Day: February 10, 2019
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Anibal Poublan on Instagram: “Bienas tardes en Bonsai! #盆栽 #bonsaionline #bonsaiargentina #bonsaimente #bonsailabo #bonsailabo凜 #盆栽園 #bonsailife #bonsaiargentina…”
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…”
Bird’s ID – Great Egret
Originally posted on H.J. Ruiz – Avian101:
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
Originally posted on H.J. Ruiz – Avian101:
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
Nesting Places for Birds
Originally posted on Gardendaze:
I’ve lived in my house 25 years. By now, I know where I am likely to find birds nests. Every so often one will surprise me–but for the most part, there are several trees–small trees–and shrubs where I know that I am likely to find birds needs if I just pay attention. I will always find at least one, if not… Continue reading Nesting Places for Birds
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