Greensboro Birds

The first and last time I photographed an indigo bunting was June 15, 2007. Today—a very gray, rainy day—was the second time I photographed an indigo bunting, and it’s all thanks to Josh. The weather made for not great shots, but it’s the proof that counts. Regardless of the gloom and subsequent poor exposure, the [...]

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I handed the photo reins over to Josh this afternoon while we walked through Battleground Park. In a spot where we’ve had good luck seeing a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk, Josh noted that the birds sounded a little agitated. A second later, he pointed into the woods:

Another Barred Owl! We’ve seen them in this area before—in [...]

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I received an email from local birder and Greensboro Birds reader Ruth, who spotted a Scarlet Tanager at her feeder. What a treat! Scarlet Tanagers are mainly insectivores, but they will also eat fruit, berries, and nectar. It’s not super common to see them at your backyard feeder, but it does occur, especially during migration. [...]

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