Archive for November 2008
November 14, 2008 | 
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I don’t know much about gulls, but I’ve learned a thing or two lately. They are handsome in flight, often soaring with wings outstretched. They can be seen just about anywhere in North America at some point during the year. You know what else? They are bullies and thieves! Read the rest of this entry »
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Right? A pelican is probably one of the most widely recognized birds in the world. They are huge birds, with incredibly long bills and an expandable pouch. When they fly, they soar – and it is an awesome sight. These pelicans seemed so content. They were not rushed or hurried, nor stressed or bothered. They seemed to be enjoying a beautiful day with the fine company of others in their flock. Look – their necks are curled at angles that make a heart shape with their heads. I love stuff like this. Read the rest of this entry »
These Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) are not native to North America, but they have been around for close to 400 years.1
These birds are incredibly common in urban areas, and are probably considered pests by some. I think they are beautiful – look at the colors! Read the rest of this entry »
- Birds of Texas, 2007, Arnold and Kennedy ↩
I am so excited to announce a series on American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)! As you can probably tell from the Birder’s Lounge logo, I am pretty sweet on these magnificent birds. I saw my first “real-live” pelican on February 25, 2005. (No, I didn’t remember the date - I had to look back at my pictures.) 
As I have mentioned before, I actually credit squirrels with leading me into my love of birds. I credit my first sight of a flock of pelicans as the awe-inspiring clincher to my bird-lovingness . Have you ever seen a pelican in flight? Awesome! Huge! I’m talking, 9-foot wingspan huge.
Something else neat…this is my 100th post! How very fitting that it should be about pelicans. I didn’t even plan it that way!
I will be sharing lots of pictures and information about American White Pelicans in the coming weeks. Before you know it, you’ll adore them as much as I do!
I was working in my yard today, tidying my landscaped beds at the front of my house. As a general rule, I don’t like this part of gardening. I LOVE to design and install new beds, but maintenance isn’t nearly as much fun. Sound familiar? Well, the hard work paid off. The front of my house now looks pretty respectable, and I entertained myself by watching butterflies. Read the rest of this entry »
