April 11, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 9:00 AM Temperature: 50 degrees Sky: Sunny, light breeze The only word to describe this morning’s weather is perfect. I saw Starlings, Sharp-shinned Hawks and Osprey all working on their nests. Of these the most interesting were the Osprey. Their nests are built entirely of sticks and can be quite elaborate. I had always wondered where they got these sticks as I have never seen an Osprey bouncing around on the ground looking for them nor have I ever seen one carrying branches in their mouths like other birds do. Last Spring I found out where they get…

April 05, 2021

Environment:Start Time: 8:15 AM Temperature: 49 degrees Sky: Sunny with clouds; light breeze Out early again trying to photograph that early bird getting the worm. Also I was trying to beat the predicted cloudy/windy conditions expected later today. Plenty of birds out doing bird stuff. It looks like the Starlings are getting set up for the season – lots of movement in and out of nests. Today’s featured image is a pair of Wood Ducks in the Arkansas River. Pictured below is an Osprey scoping out the Anticline Fishing Pond. The real prize photo of the day is posted here…