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Our Feathered Friends - Feb. 22 |
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 |
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By KAREN FRANKLIN
I have no doubt that Mother Nature is not only wreaking havoc on us but also on our feathered friends who are wondering if it is winter or spring. We have several days of mild weather only to be reminded that it is officially still winter by a few really cold, yucky days. Then we go back to rather mild days and so the cycle continues. I’m personally ready for spring to kick in full-time! I’m also hoping to get some birding in with Ray when the weather warms up.
Spring is a great time to catch migrating birds who are heading back to the breeding grounds for the summer months. Of course this will also mean the loss of our winter birds like Juncos, White-throated Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow and more as they too start to migrate back to their summer territories.
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Our Feathered Friends - Feb. 15 |
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 |
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By RAY POPE
I heard from one of my good birding friends, Tammye Whitaker, this past weekend with news that her Great-Horned Owls have returned with mama sitting on eggs. She said that two Red-tailed Hawks also came and rebuilt the nest. They probably were the ones that built it in the first place. Great-Horned Owls will take a crow or hawk nest to use as a nursery.
That will come in handy as crows and hawks build the nest in the spring, and the G.H. Owl do their brooding and chick rearing during the winter months when the lack of leaves on the trees permits the silent hunter to be able to catch plenty of food for their family. The poor fowl-smelling skunk can be a special target for the Owl as the smell doesn't bother him and can be a delicacy. Yuck! |
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Our Feathered Friends - Feb. 8 |
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 |
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Well, I’m sure all of you enjoyed last week’s article from Ray as much as I did. He always weaves colorful stories and memories into his writing. I guess I just don’t have as much to pull from, seeing as I am a “few years” younger than Ray! (Don’t worry, Ray, I won’t give away your age!)
I mentioned in my last article about my birding trip with Ray and how we saw a beautiful flock of Cedar Waxwings. I’ve decided to mention a little more about them because they are truly unique and lovely birds. They have a cinnamon colored body with a small crest on their heads (like the cardinal). They also have what I like to refer to as a raccoon mask. The outer wing feathers and tail feathers have a more prominent black tent to them and it looks as though the tips of their tails have been dipped in yellow paint.
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Our Feathered Friends - February 1 |
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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By RAY POPE
Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to be able to fly like a bird. There was one time that found me on the roof of our house with an umbrella in one hand and my mother’s prayers in the other. Another time I built a set of wings on my old bicycle, without the knowledge of weight-to-lift ratio.
My uncle, Chuck, joined the U.S. Army and was a member of the 101st Airborne Division stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky. I admired him for this and was more impressed when I found out that he was a paratrooper. Long after his service was over, he still had the love of jumping, so my uncle, Charles Wayne Gann,decided to take up skydiving. Back when I was in the hospital, Uncle Charles came by to see how his nephew was doing. We talked for a couple of hours when I made up my mind to try skydiving. Barring any unforeseen problems, we will make the trip to Tullahoma this spring and undertake another piece of my “bucket list.” I will desire your prayers on this undertaking. |
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Our Feathered Friends - January 25, 2012 |
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
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White Crowned Sparrow
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