Identify the birds you see and hear using your phone The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Merlin Bird ID app is one of my favorite nature phone apps. It is designed to help people identify birds in North America. The Merlin Bird ID mobile app is a powerful tool for bird enthusiasts, developed by the Cornell … Continue reading Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID mobile app
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Cayuga Duck
Black ducks with iridescent green. Keeping Cayuga ducks has been part of our little farm life since my son fell in love with them in poultry catalog and begged for us to get them the first year we move to our hobby farm. They were the very first farm animal we brought to the place … Continue reading Cayuga Duck
Hooded Merganser
Small, showy ducks with timid personalities. Photo by Adi K on Pexels.com The Hooded Merganser, with its striking appearance and vibrant plumage, is a sight to behold on my pond. I usually only see these beautiful birds on my pond in the spring during their migration north. The male's distinctive fan-shaped crest, bordered by white … Continue reading Hooded Merganser
Mallard Duck
Vibrant plumage and distinctive quacks. Getting to see Mallard ducks on my backyard pond helps transform the space into a more natural oasis. The graceful presence of these waterfowl, with their vibrant plumage and distinctive quacks, adds an enchanting touch of the wild to my daily surroundings. Their synchronized movements create a swirl on the … Continue reading Mallard Duck