Birch Song Cottage

06/22/2023

Lots of birds so far this June, a semi-resident bobcat and last night's scampering raccoon, a startled fawn and an unidentified barrel-shaped, light-colored, fast-moving furry object across the backyard just after dusk. Any guesses?? Larger and faster than an opossum with short legs.

02/25/2022

Five pairs of these beauties have been visiting the last couple weeks. Photo by Mark, through the window.

02/14/2022

We have them!

More brightly colored than most wrens, and with a rich musical song, Carolina Wrens are common in open woods and backyards in the southeast. There they busily explore brushpiles and low tangles. The adults live in pairs all year, and they may 'duet' at any season, with the female giving a chattering...

01/08/2022

Sunrise with bird’s nest.

01/02/2022

what to do with your leftover Christmas tree