We stayed up too late drinking prosecco and watching the Twilight Zone marathon. But then we got up early, had breakfast at a local joint, and went looking for birds. Found this gorgeous roseate spoonbill feeding in a shallow pond: The only thing that marred the beautiful scene were the distant strains of “praise music” …
Birdwatching
Boxing Day Birds (Open Thread)
I’ve been tramping through preserves and traversing trails all day. Saw this lovely tricolored heron: Also these beautiful and huge white pelicans: And now it’s nap time. Open thread!
Bird on a Wire (Open Thread)
As long-time readers know, I enjoy bird watching, although I’m a rank amateur at it. I’ve attempted to share photos I’ve taken of birds here. But since I took the pictures with my iPhone and am a graduate of the Cole U School of Photography (not grifty like Trump U but the coursework is of …
Love and Kindness: Eight Days Out
Eight days to go until Election Day. Even if you’re confident about Clinton’s prospects (as I am), this is a time of jangled nerves because of the enormous stakes, and it’s human nature to be testy in trying times. Here’s a photo of a lovely blue heron submitted by valued Balloon Juice reader “cope” to …
Feathered Visitor (Open Thread)
I think this is a racing pigeon: It was walking around in my front yard, causing the dogs to bark uproariously at it through the window. When I came out to inspect it, it seemed very tame — walked right up to me. It’s got a band on each leg, but I have no idea …
Spatchcockalypse Now!!!
(a spatchcocked chicken preparing to rest) Actually several hours ago for dinner. Since we’ve not had a recipe post for a while (cough, no pressure TaMara, cough), I’ve broken out the frilly apron, the tiara, and got to work. For dinner tonight I roasted a chicken. Specifically I spatchcocked it. For those not up on …
Things with Wings (Open Thread)
Here are three four wing-ed creatures for your consideration: The female cardinal on the left is a frequent visitor to the feeders and birdbath just outside my window. I’m always especially happy to see this particular cardinal because I owe her a debt: She was trapped in my chicken coop overnight a couple of weeks …