Crow 1, Scarecrow 0
The neighborhood fall smackdown has begun. In the battle of scarecrow vs. crow … never bet against the crow.
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The neighborhood fall smackdown has begun. In the battle of scarecrow vs. crow … never bet against the crow.
Walking through a neighborhood churchyard, I saw this beautiful feather lying all alone on the grass. It seemed so out of place there, in the middle of that manicured lawn, that I had to pause to take a look. The … Continued
Well. Here’s something we don’t see that often in South Carolina. Oh, sure, we’re used to seeing geese on the neighborhood ponds. We’re just not used to seeing them standing on the neighborhood ponds.
I love serendipity. And every now and then, that’s exactly what you find in the neighborhood. A spectacular sight you weren’t looking for … but you turn a corner and there it is. Or, in this case, you cross a … Continued
Sometimes, that big bird staring down at you is a hawk. And sometimes it’s not. Sometimes, that big bird staring down at you is a turkey buzzard. Yeah, that’s creepy.
There’s nothing like Spring Break on Pawley’s Island. Sure, there’s the sun and surf to enjoy. But during Spring Break, there’s the added treat of nesting season. Birds are everywhere! The sandpipers run through the waves, the red-winged blackbirds perch … Continued
In the last installment, I made it clear that this is not a bird in a birdbath. Now I have to point out that this is also not a bird in a birdbath. These are rabbits, people. That is all.
We had a recent patch of cooler, mistier weather…which meant it was the perfect time to visit the parking lot seagulls! On a dreary day, the seagulls hunker down on the pavement, and their necks all but disappear as they … Continued
I’ve mentioned many times that my neighborhood is smack dab in the middle of Suburbia. Not a farm or barnyard in sight. So it always surprises me to find signs of chicken life. Literally. Signs of chicken life. These two … Continued
Who would have thought this topic would need more than one post? Let’s review. This is a bird in (or at least on) a birdbath. This is not a bird in (or on) a birdbath. That is all.