Tag Archives: wildlife

One Gorgeous Gallinule

Posted on January 17, 2019 by kathydoremus

During our visit to the Orlando Wetlands, Rick (aka sexy camera caddie!) and I went down a trail that was a peninsula between two marshes. As we approached the end, a blur of purple and green caught my eye before … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged bird photography, birds, Florida, hobbies, nature, Orlando Wetlands, photography, Purple Gallinule, travel, water fowl, wildlife | 16 Comments

A Fintastic Experience

Posted on July 29, 2018 by kathydoremus

When I was a little girl, I daydreamed of sailing the Calypso in search of dolphins and killer whales. Creatures of the sea have always fascinated me, and while I never had the chance to join Cousteau’s crew, I did … Continue reading →

Posted in Words Without Birds | Tagged killer whales, nature, orcas, Orcas Island, Outer Island Excursions, photography, whale watching, wildlife | 17 Comments

A Resolute Rodent

Posted on July 27, 2018 by kathydoremus

Who is the arch enemy of every bird-feeding human? Why this bushy-tailed thief, of course! The squirrels in my backyard are resolute rodents to say the least! They wait until they think the coast is clear… …and then land on … Continue reading →

Posted in Words Without Birds | Tagged hobbies, nature, photography, squirrels, wildlife, writing | 5 Comments

An Unbalanced Diet

Posted on June 21, 2018 by kathydoremus

The Red-headed Woodpecker who comes to my feeders has been eating a steady diet of peanuts. Typically, he lands on the squirrel proof feeder, but he has also discovered that this fine fare is available in the trays attached to … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged bird watching, birds, hobbies, outdoor photography, photography, red-headed woodpecker, wildlife, writing | 18 Comments

Dad’s on Duty: A Mother’s Day Post

Posted on May 13, 2018 by kathydoremus

Mother’s Day – a day where Dad’s everywhere take on the tasks that are typically handled by Mom, including feeding the little ones. And so, it only seemed fitting that my first baby bird of the season (at least the … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged baby bluebirds, birds, bluebirds, hobbies, photography, recreation, wildlife, writing | 17 Comments

Beautiful Bandits Of Blue

Posted on May 9, 2018 by kathydoremus

The Blue Jays that seemed scarce at our feeders during the winter months have returned in full force, filling my backyard with raucous squawks as they greedily gobble up the peanut supply. These beautiful blue bandits are a delight to … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged birds, blue jays, creativity, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, photography, wildlife, writing | 15 Comments

Happiness Is…A Whole Host Of Herons

Posted on March 17, 2018 by kathydoremus

My daughter and I spent the last two days on our semi-annual get away, this time choosing the Chattanooga area for our adventures. We hiked and hiked (and ate and ate!) and spent some time strolling along the Tennessee River. … Continue reading →