A great post. I haven't seen a starling for ages, they seem to be quite rare here in semi-rural east Devon. It has rained so much over the past 48 hours that I haven't seen any birds at all in the garden, apart from a sodden wood pigeon hunkered down in the fir tree.
Interesting about the Coyotes and that image from Autumn looks like that Coyote has a good thick coat all ready for the Winter. On my hike today, I came across tracks of Coyotes, likely a pair, that had been through the conservation area where I regularly hike in the Western part of Ottawa. They aren't resident to the conservation area but do seem to pass through a few times a month. I imagine they annoy the local familes of Red Foxes though.
Very delightful post Richard! Here in PDX Oregon we've seen nary a smidgeon of snow so the little fluffed birds are merrily hopping around our leaf strewn yard looking for treats. If and when it snows we'll haul out our bags of seeds and millet!
A great post. I haven't seen a starling for ages, they seem to be quite rare here in semi-rural east Devon. It has rained so much over the past 48 hours that I haven't seen any birds at all in the garden, apart from a sodden wood pigeon hunkered down in the fir tree.
Interesting about the Coyotes and that image from Autumn looks like that Coyote has a good thick coat all ready for the Winter. On my hike today, I came across tracks of Coyotes, likely a pair, that had been through the conservation area where I regularly hike in the Western part of Ottawa. They aren't resident to the conservation area but do seem to pass through a few times a month. I imagine they annoy the local familes of Red Foxes though.
Yes, starlings are great! Beautiful and clever, and somehow I like how they walk.
Very delightful post Richard! Here in PDX Oregon we've seen nary a smidgeon of snow so the little fluffed birds are merrily hopping around our leaf strewn yard looking for treats. If and when it snows we'll haul out our bags of seeds and millet!