Category Archives: Ibises and Herons

Spring!

Posted on March 20, 2015 by onepicatatime

It’s the first day of spring!  Such an incredibly magical time when every day brings changes.  The migrating birds are starting to come through, crocuses are popping up, I saw the first flowers of the Skunk Cabbage, and we’ve had … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackbirds, Cranes, Grackle, Ibises and Herons | 2 Comments

The Colors of Fall

Posted on October 8, 2014 by onepicatatime

What a beautiful season fall is!  Everything is washed in beautiful color, and there is nothing better than the light at sunrise.  I’ve been trying to get out early and often, and have a few pictures to share.     … Continue reading →

Posted in Ducks, Finches, Grebes, Grosbeaks, Ibises and Herons | 1 Comment

Kentucky!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by onepicatatime

We spent last week at a beautiful rental house on the edge of Rough River Lake in western Kentucky.  It was a week without internet just to connect as a family, visit nearby Mammoth Caves, and enjoy nature.  The very … Continue reading →

Posted in American Sparrows, Birds of Prey, Butterflies, Chickadees and Titmice, Cowbirds, Ducks, Flowers, Ibises and Herons, Reptiles, Swallows, Thrushes, Wood-warblers, Wrens | 11 Comments

Sparrows, and a few other birds

Posted on April 13, 2014 by onepicatatime

I went on another field trip with my ornithology class yesterday.  We walked around a local arboretum for a few hours.  I’ve made it a personal goal to get better at identifying sparrows, and we had a few opportunities to … Continue reading →

Posted in American Sparrows, Ibises and Herons, Woodpeckers | 2 Comments