Tag Archives: wildlife

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 →

Posted in Beyond the Backyard | Tagged adventure, birding, Blue Herons, Chattanooga, Chickamauga Dam, nature, photography, Tennessee River, wildlife, writing | 25 Comments

Perky But Not Picky

Posted on March 13, 2018 by kathydoremus

Carolina Wrens are such fun and friendly birds to have around. Garbed in coppers and creams, these little songsters are perpetually perky, but when it comes to food, not the least bit picky. They are mealworm munchers. And they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, birds, Carolina Wrens, creativity, hobbies, nature, photography, wildlife | 8 Comments

Too Pretty Not To Post

Posted on February 11, 2018 by kathydoremus

As I sat here sifting though recent photos this morning, I came across some that I took on a day where I clearly had time for picture taking but not for picture posting. It seemed a shame to file them … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged birds, creativity, fun facts about birds, hobbies, nature, outdoor living, photography, wildlife, writing | 11 Comments

The Finest Winter Fashion

Posted on January 3, 2018 by kathydoremus

With the Atlanta temps mirroring those of Minnesota, the backyard birds are displaying their fluffiest feathers. This Mockingbird was my favorite, all decked out in his winter finest. Seriously though – I might have to get me one of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, beauty, hobbies, nature, photography, wildlife, winter, writing | 17 Comments

Glad I’m Not The Only One

Posted on August 13, 2017 by kathydoremus

Glad I’m not the only one who sometimes bites off more than they can chew! Hope you have a bountiful Sunday!

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged bird watching, birds, nature, photography, summer, wildlife, writing | 4 Comments

The Usual Order of Events

Posted on July 29, 2017 by kathydoremus

Much to my delight, the Red-headed Woodpecker that returned in the spring has continued to show up during the summer months. I have to confess, he is a pretty predictable fellow. His usual order of events is to first swoop … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged backyard birds, beauty, bird feeding, birds, georgia, hobbies, photography, red-headed woodpecker, wildlife, writing | 17 Comments

No Better Bather

Posted on April 20, 2017 by kathydoremus

Birds and water are such a fun combination! The other day this Brown Thrasher showed up and landed on the edge of the birdbath. He got a couple sips to drink, but he simply couldn’t resist the allure of the … Continue reading →