The Wild Eye: Under the influence of nature
Many of my feathered friends delighted me on a recent visit to Wakiki Spring Nature Preserve. Hiking the newly-forged Granite Trail, bird songs and calls resonated. A few of my favorite cavity-nesting birds showed up. First, the Northern flicker – an important member of woodland communities. They excavate nest holes that other cavity nesters depend …
During spring we welcome the Say’s phoebe, a grayish-brown flycatcher with a light orange belly and black tail. It favors open dryland habitats and is not afraid of humans, often nesting on buildings. Our phoebes like to sleep on our porches — on an electrical outlet, a door frame, a barbecue grill, or a protected …
I am especially fond of birds of prey. And why not? They soar on magnificent wings, see with the keenest vision, and are laser- focused hunters. They inspire and symbolize freedom. Any cold winter day gets better when seeing an eagle, hawk, or falcon. Winter draws a favorite raptor to our region – the rough-legged …