Dispatch from Julie: A beautiful egret

Dispatch from Julie: A beautiful egret

One of the most beautiful birds I have ever laid eyes on, the Great Egret. Every time I see one it’s like the first time. I spotted this one just after sunrise this morning. I find it incredible, given the environment they like, how they stay so white. They...
Dispatch from Julie: Red-winged Blackbirds

Dispatch from Julie: Red-winged Blackbirds

A red-winged blackbird and her insistent offspring. The juvenile was loudly screeching at her and chasing her everywhere. She made it clear that this baby is old enough to feed himself! Her expression is quite clear on the matter: Birds definitely don’t coddle...