This Ovenbird (a wood-warbler) was taken in our city backyard. By adding brush piles and a dripping water source to our spacious, semi-wooded yard, we get a ton of warblers and other migrants each spring and fall.
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Phriday Photo – Birdfreak With Master Birder Kenn Kaufman
This was taken near the Magee Marsh Boardwalk in Ohio. Kenn Kaufman is not only a supreme expert birder but is one of the friendliest birders to be around. He treats all birders young and old, expert or novice with the utmost respect and kindness. This was the second time I met Kenn. The first
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Phriday Photo – Least Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher at Montrose in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.
Phriday Photo – Owls Up Close and Personal
On our recent trip to Magee Marsh for the Biggest Week in American Birding we stopped by a demonstration of rehabilitated raptors. Back to the Wild, a rehabilitation center located in Castalia, Ohio had several birds but the owls stole the show. Not surprising because OWLS ARE SO COOL!! Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Barn
Phriday Photo – Waiting for Spring
My shoe is off. My foot is cold. I have a bird I like to hold. — Dr. Seuss Last May
Phriday Photo – Christmas Bird Count Season Begins
This is from last year’s romp through tons of snow. Here’s hoping for a little easier walking 🙂 Look for photos and a recap from tomorrow’s Christmas Bird Count. Hope we see a ton of birds!!
Phriday Photo – White-breasted Nuthatch Digiscoped
This is a White-breasted Nuthatch we digiscoped last year. One of our favorite birds and photos.
Phriday Photo – Oak Ridge in HDR
Oak Ridge Forest Preserve is a tranquil area in southeastern Winnebago County in northern Illinois. We’ve hiked many times here and the habitat is one of the better oak savannas in the area. These scenery shots are in high dynamic range (HDR)

