Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

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Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature, particularly in forests, to improve physical and mental health. This practice originated in Japan in the 1980s and has since gained popularity worldwide. Research has shown that forest bathing has numerous benefits, including reducing stress, improving mood, and boosting the …

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The Yellow Rumped Warbler

The Yellow Rumped Warbler

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The Yellow-rumped Warbler, also known as the Myrtle Warbler, is a small songbird that is commonly found in North America. This bird is known for its distinctive yellow rump patch, which is a bright yellow color and is easily visible when the bird is in flight. The Yellow-rumped Warbler is a migratory bird, and it …

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American Bushtits

American Bushtits

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Bushtits are small, active birds that are found throughout North America. They are a common bird found all year round in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. They are known for their distinctive appearance, with a round body, long tail, and small, pointed bill. Despite their small size, bushtits are highly social birds that live in large …

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Mink in Oaks Bottom

Mink in Oaks Bottom

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Wild mink, scientifically known as Neovison vison, are small, carnivorous mammals that are native to North America. They are known for their sleek, dark brown fur and their ability to swim and hunt in water. Wild mink are an important part of the ecosystem, as they help to control populations of small animals such as …

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The Northern Flicker

The Northern Flicker

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The Northern flicker, also known as the Colaptes auratus, is a medium-sized woodpecker that is commonly found in North America. This bird is known for its unique appearance, behavior, and habitat. In this essay, we will explore the Northern flicker’s physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. The Northern flicker is a medium-sized woodpecker that measures between …

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Baby Hummingbirds

Baby Hummingbirds

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I have been documenting an Anna’s hummingbird nest and it is getting very close for the baby hummingbirds to leave the nest. You can see in the video that it is getting a little crowded as the baby hummingbirds grow bigger. Sometimes it can be tough being the younger hummingbird. You can see in this …

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Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day

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Today we celebrate earth day. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. God has blessed us with a planet that has abundant life and resources to sustain life. However, much of the world is facing threats that will be catastrophic for future …

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The Red Breasted Sap Sucker

The Red Breasted Sap Sucker

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The Red-breasted Sapsucker is a species of woodpecker found in western North America. They are named for their habit of drilling small holes in trees to feed on the sap and insects that are attracted to it. They have a distinctive red head and breast, with black and white markings on their wings and back. …

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The American Robin

The American Robin

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The American robin is a medium-sized songbird that is native to North America. It is a common bird that is known for its distinctive orange-red breast and gray-brown back and wings. The American robin is a migratory bird that spends the summer breeding season in Canada and the northern United States, and then migrates south …

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Gold Finch

Gold Finch

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A goldfinch is a small bird with bright yellow and black feathers. It is a common bird found in North America and Europe, and is known for its distinctive song and acrobatic flight. The male goldfinch has a bright yellow body with black wings and a black cap, while the female has a more muted …

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Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

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The Yellow-rumped Warbler is a small songbird that breeds in North America and winters in Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. It is known for its distinctive yellow patch on its rump, as well as its ability to survive in cold temperatures by switching its diet from insects to berries. The Yellow-rumped …

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Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

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The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a small songbird that is found in North America. It is one of the smallest birds in North America, measuring only about 4 inches in length. The bird is named for the ruby-red crown patch on the head of the male, which is usually concealed. The female lacks the ruby crown …

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Western Screech Owl in Oaks Bottom

Western Screech Owl in Oaks Bottom

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The Western Screech Owl is a small owl species found in western North America. They are typically around 8-10 inches in length and have a wingspan of around 20 inches. They are known for their distinctive ear tufts and yellow eyes. Western Screech Owls are nocturnal and feed on a variety of prey, including insects, …

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The White Breasted Nuthatch

The White Breasted Nuthatch

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A White Breasted Nuthatch is a small bird that is found in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. They are known for their unique ability to climb down trees headfirst, which is a behavior that is not commonly seen in other bird species. Nuthatches have a distinctive appearance, with a …

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The Spotted Towhee

The Spotted Towhee

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The Spotted Towhee is a bird species native to North America. It is a member of the sparrow family and is known for its distinctive black and white spotted plumage. The male has a black head, back, and tail, with white spots on its wings and back, while the female has a brownish-gray head and …

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The Rufus Hummingbird

The Rufus Hummingbird

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Rufus hummingbirds are small, colorful birds that are found in western North America, from Alaska to Mexico. They are known for their bright orange-red feathers on their throats, which are called gorgets. Rufus hummingbirds are migratory birds, and they travel long distances each year between their breeding grounds in the north and their wintering grounds …

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