September 2013 Yard Birds

Visitors With only a handful of migrant birds starting to slowly make their appearance, I decided to spend some time this month looking for “backyard” birds.  The highlight was finding a “new bird”… Continue reading →

August 2012 Close To Home

August can be quite hot and humid, which is not conducive to being out doors for very long.  So birding close to home is often a good way to go.  And one of… Continue reading →

January 2012 Red-Tailed Hawks

I hadn’t seen a Red-tailed Hawk in quite some time until I came across a pair at Sunny Acres Park in the Arlington area of north Jacksonville. Also in the park were Cedar… Continue reading →

December 2011 Purple Sandpiper

December was a great month for seeing many beautiful birds, but the biggest prize was finding Purple Sandpipers with the help of some local birders. There were at least three on a small… Continue reading →

May 2011 Backyard Birds

Backyard birding is one of the easiest ways to see birds and can often present good photo opportunities.  You can increase your chance for getting a good view by placing a bird feeder… Continue reading →