Category Archives: Birds

Chattanooga Birds

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Roger

I saw two Mockingbirds hanging about a trash can along the Tennessee River. I figured it was a long shot, but I put the chair on the can and stepped back. Within five minutes, I had these photos. The other … Continue reading →

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Extinct

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Roger

The Field Museum hall of birds is as close as I will ever come to seeing several species of North American birds that have become extinct relatively recently. Great Auk, last seen in 1852. (The bird in the background is … Continue reading →

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Lake Tohopekaliga

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Roger

The Monument of States was located in Lakefront Park in Kissimmee, Florida. We strolled through the park down to the shore. There were birds everywhere, including something large on top of the lighthouse. When we walked down to the lake, … Continue reading →

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Bird #477 — Muscovy Duck

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Roger

Cairina (named for Cairo, Egypt) moschata (musk) Friday, January 17, 2014 Kissimmee — Kissimmee Lakefront Park This is a little embarrassing. In 2008, when I was beginning one of my occasional lulls in birding interest, the American Birding Association decided … Continue reading →

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Along the Illinois River

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Roger

Saturday was warm and sunny. For much of the day, I was walking around without a coat. Sunday was overcast and windy. The temperature at the start of the day was around 35. By evening, it had dropped about 20 … Continue reading →

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