My Hunt for Tiny Treasure
Ruby-throated hummingbirds were named for the look of the male birds’ necks, which are spangled with shiny red feathers. When I see a male ruby-throated hummingbird in good light, I… Read more My Hunt for Tiny Treasure →
On the Move
Spring is the time of year when billions of birds around the world are on the move, travelling north to find good eats and nesting spots for summer. Hector and… Read more On the Move →
Let’s Talk About Wading Feet
Some of the coolest birds I see when I am near the banks of the Potomac River are Great Blue Herons. Why do I find these birds so fabulous? I… Read more Let’s Talk About Wading Feet →
Avian Mail
Two darling girls recently asked me if we have pigeons here in Washington, D.C. and the answer is: Why yes! Yes we do! You’d be hard-pressed to find a city… Read more Avian Mail →
It’s Cherry Blossom Time!
My Dad, Mom, Louisa, Hector and I made our way to D.C.’s tidal basin to see the annual cherry blossom bloom. There are many places one can see cherry blossoms… Read more It’s Cherry Blossom Time! →
Hello Spring!
Hector knows I love forsythia and suggested we go see Forsythia Dell at Dumbarton Oaks. I had somehow never even heard of it, even though I have lived in D.C.… Read more Hello Spring! →
Let’s Talk About Feet
Have you ever wondered how some birds manage to sleep perched in trees? Wouldn’t you think that they would fall off their branches once their bodies relaxed into sleep? Well,… Read more Let’s Talk About Feet →
What’s in a Name?
I like American Crows and am lucky enough to see them all the time. Why just today, I saw a crow perched on a lamppost outside the market and then… Read more What’s in a Name? →
