The Times They Are A-Changin’

The Times They Are A-Changin’

The Times They Are A-Changin’  “Come gather round people where you roam, and admit that the waters around you have grown And accept it that soon you’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ and you better start swimmin’ Or you’ll sink like a...
President’s Message Fall 2022

President’s Message Fall 2022

President’s Message Fall 2022 Hello my little birding friends! Hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the birds. I’ve had a couple of Little Green Herons and Egrets in the back yard but not the Great Blue Heron like I always have. Guess he doesn’t like the...
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner My 11th grade literature class changed my life. I had a fascinating and enthusiastic teacher who brought life and meaning to the Romantic Era literature we read, amongst which was “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, by Samuel Coleridge....
The Effects of this Harsh Summer Weather

The Effects of this Harsh Summer Weather

The Effects of this Harsh Summer Weather This was a challenging summer weather-wise with unprecedented drought and heat. I lost many of my “bird staples” this summer. All my blueberries dies, I lost my whole crop of Elderberr y and I doubt I will see any fruit on my...
10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker

10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker

10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker The Pileated Woodpecker is a fabulous gateway species into birding—especially for young kids. Large and easy to observe without binoculars, the Pileated is native to Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and the eastern half of the...