Meadowlark with a Tasty Treat
I spotted this Eastern Meadowlark on the other side of a chain link fence. I decided to photograph this bird through the fence, since it had a meal in its beak.
Spittlebugs: The Mysterious Bubble Makers
The nymphs of spittlebugs are the ones that produce the foamy bubbles. The bubbles are made up of a mixture of saliva and air. The nymphs live inside the bubbles
Clay-colored Sparrow
I spotted what I thought was the Clay-colored Sparrow in a pine tree next to the trail. After getting photos of this bird and arriving back home, I confirmed...
The Puzzling Colors of a Red-winged Blackbird
The colors exhibited by this particular Red-winged Blackbird appeared decidedly unconventional. As clearly depicted in my photograph...
A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher and Its Cricket Feast
One of the Scissor-tailed Flycatchers I encountered was feasting on a juicy cricket, presenting a remarkable opportunity for me to get photos of the bird...