Common Loonatic
Member
Hi all. New member, and new to bird watching this year. I've checked out this great forum last spring, and have been wanting to join for a while.
I live at the base of a "mountain" near the edge of the woods, and have a garden area in back that the birds seem to love. I started putting out several types of feeders & water dishes back around Feb/March, and found a few good deals on some used bird books on auction sites, and have since witnessed much drama, many acts of love, and even some acts of violence among the group, as well as many odd little acts that the books talk about.
I have a great angle on the garden out my kitchen window, and have gotten hundreds of great photos (would have been more great if I had a better camera). Hope to share some later, when I find the right section.
Yesterday I saw what I think was an Eastern Towhee for the first time, although I intend to check my other books to confirm that. I can't quite tell if his eye is red. I'm not sure if the hurricanes drove them north, or if they're common up here, but it's the first time I've noticed one.
So, most of my action has been in the back yard, but maybe I can find some local groups or events around my "tri state" area ... WV / OH / PA.
JT
Recognize him?
https://imgur.com/ltQioV6
Also: Would someone please let me know if you can access all 4 bird photos in an album at that link, or just the Towhee photo? It's a new image hosting site to me. Thanks!
I live at the base of a "mountain" near the edge of the woods, and have a garden area in back that the birds seem to love. I started putting out several types of feeders & water dishes back around Feb/March, and found a few good deals on some used bird books on auction sites, and have since witnessed much drama, many acts of love, and even some acts of violence among the group, as well as many odd little acts that the books talk about.
I have a great angle on the garden out my kitchen window, and have gotten hundreds of great photos (would have been more great if I had a better camera). Hope to share some later, when I find the right section.
Yesterday I saw what I think was an Eastern Towhee for the first time, although I intend to check my other books to confirm that. I can't quite tell if his eye is red. I'm not sure if the hurricanes drove them north, or if they're common up here, but it's the first time I've noticed one.
So, most of my action has been in the back yard, but maybe I can find some local groups or events around my "tri state" area ... WV / OH / PA.
JT
Recognize him?
https://imgur.com/ltQioV6
Also: Would someone please let me know if you can access all 4 bird photos in an album at that link, or just the Towhee photo? It's a new image hosting site to me. Thanks!