About a month ago I wrote about a Mallard duck couple that was frequenting our pond. I have since named them Mildred and Sylvester. We have a small manmade pond in front of our house. It’s so close that if I stand by the front door I can watch them. The former owner put koi fish in the pond. I have enough on my plate looking after two active dogs. Looking after fish is not in the cards for me. Continue reading
The pond in front of our house is a big draw for local birds. We have a lot of trees, especially around the pond. Since the weather got warmer it has been a virtual menagerie of wildlife. Not only have a pair of mallard ducks made the pond their second home, but other birds enjoy it as well. This cardinal and her mate come regularly. The male likes to sit in the tree. I haven’t been able to get him to stay there long enough for a photo, but I’ll keep trying. Continue reading
The temperatures hit 80 today in southeastern Pennsylvania. Barkley stood at the door this afternoon and barked and barked and barked. What’s going on? I went to the door and saw this bird sitting in the grass by the side of the pond. Is she nesting? Five minutes later she flew away. Continue reading
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