Ruby-throated Hummingbird (female) Since my last photography post, I made a few updates to the birds’ backyard space. First, I replaced two old feeders that had started looking dingy and/or that I was struggling to keep clean. I also did a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of all the feeders and baths, as well as raking […]| The Used Life
Mourning Dove I’d rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance. – e.e. cummings My bird feeders have been extremely busy over the past several weeks–so busy, in fact, that I am going through twice as much seed as I go through in the wintertime. There […]| The Used Life
Adult male I create a post about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds every summer and every year I run into the same problem: I struggle to get a shot of the ruby throat. Adult males of this species don rub…| The Used Life
Blue Jay Summer is the busiest time of year for me with regard to bird feeding. Most of that is due to weather: hot, humid days and frequent afternoon thunderstorsms mean cleaning and refilling fee…| The Used Life
White-throated Sparrow I realize I haven’t posted any bird photos in awhile; although, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been out taking photographs. To the contrary: I have a huge back…| The Used Life