Belted Kingfisher
By Tom Dennis Belted Kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon My wife Laurie and I were recently escorted along the Black River Oxbow by...
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Dive little duck, dive!
By Tom Dennis Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis This week’s nature series features the Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis, one of our most common...
The bird that’s ready for the Ball!
By Tom Dennis The Cedar Waxwing is a year-round resident to the Blue Water area and they are a delight...
“Little Brown Jobs”
By Tom Dennis American Goldfinch Our second bird in a short series on LBJ’s “little brown jobs” may be somewhat...
The House Finch
By Tom Dennis House Finch, Haemorhous mexicanus Our final bird in a short series on LBJ’s “little brown jobs” is...
The Gray Catbird
By Tom Dennis Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis If you have thick shrubs in your yard or live near the edge of...
A Backyard Favorite
By Tom Dennis Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus The sights and sounds of spring make living in the blue water area...
The most beautiful bird you’ll (most likely) never hear
By Tom Dennis American Tree Sparrow, Spizelloides arborea With cold weather approaching quickly, we are on the lookout for the American...
“Masters of deceit and camouflage”
By Tom Dennis Killdeer, Charadrius vociferus Although the Killdeer is classified as a “shorebird” it is more likely to be found...