Wildlife Gardening Journal

Spring has Sprung

Spring has sprung, and there is so much happening in the yard, I couldn't decide what I wanted to write about in my blog this week. So, I'm going to ramble and write about a few different things. But where to start? Bird nests everywhere Bluebirds My bluebirds have already hatched and fledged a brood. ...

Three Critters in my Yard Today

Sometimes having a lack of energy (due to SLE) works in my favor. It forces me to spend some quiet time admiring the wildlife in my yard. Admittedly, I haven’t accomplished much in my gardens this month, but it doesn’t take much energy to slowly sneak my chair towards the hummingbird feeder until it’s only ...

Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds

The most common hummingbird in the eastern half of the United States is the ruby-throated hummingbird. Named for the male’s brilliant iridescent throat, this is one bird species that has actually increased in numbers in recent years, a happy thing for those of us who love them dearly. Male ruby-throated hummingbird. Often, the throat will appear ...