Before today, all of my avian sunning photos were taken at one location: my backyard and deck. Sometimes I get the feeling that there's something about me that encourages birds to relax and take it easy, as these new photos of birds sunning themselves demonstrate: These birds engaged in sunning behavior at Webb State [...]
Love is easier in april. . . With the anticipation of longer days, the flush of Spring romance, late nights lingering beneath the moon, endless daydreaming of summer's quick arrival. If you stop to look, you'll see that love is in the air. You don't hear about the December to May romances, but thats the [...]
One of my favorite backyard denizens is an eastern gray squirrel I've named "Scallop" and I think she may be on vacation Looking at these photos of her, its apparent why I chose to name her "Scallop." Because she has such a distinctive and unique "design" along the edge of her left ear, it's easy [...]
Melissa, over at about.com, has written a concise and thorough article that describes the theories behind avian sunning; also known as birds sunbathing. It's quick and to the point, and I learned a thing or two.
One of my favorite "sunning" Tufted Titmouse photo was chosen as a daily selection by photo editor Susan Welchman for the "Daily Dozen" for the 2nd week of August, 2010. Nice to see that this funny-looking (some might say "naturally funny" behavior is being enjoyed by more and more people.
