October 4, 2025
On my daily sojourn to Exeter's Powder House Pond in May, I finally had a chance to spend time with an adorable male Red-winged Blackbird, whom I affectionately refer to as Bob. He is a tailless wonder.
October 3, 2025
For most of the winter, our yard in Portsmouth is besieged with House Sparrows, and I occasionally scan the flock for something more interesting, such as the time a Dickcissel hung out with them for a few days. A few White-throated Sparrows spend the winter and a couple of Song Sparrows pop in and out of the feeder, but as spring approaches the sparrow action gets more exciting.