There is an entire process that happens once a goose is sitting on a nest. The rules legally change when the goslings hatch. I observed this part of parenting near one of my ponds. Any time I approached, the drake put on a defensive posture. http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/A21SILLYGOOSE.mp3Podcast: Play...
So how many bald eagles have you seen in the wild? On a bad day I see three and on a good day, thirty three. Yes, I said thirty three! So where do you find this many bald eagles? My adventure will take you to the ‘land of eagles’. (photo courtesy of Karen...
For anyone who loves the outdoors, fall is one of the greatest times. Migration allows us to see animals that are not usually in our ‘neck of the woods’. So gather your binoculars and let’s head to the trail. http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/A22FALLMIGRATIONREADY.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Spring migration in the Sourland Mountains brings color and beauty with a vast variety of birds. My guest vis Zoom, Juanita Hummel is a Naturalist and President of the Washington Crossing Audubon Society. Her expertise on spring migration is superb. (photo is courtesy of...
Last week I posted a few photos of owls when I was filming at the Avian Wildlife Center. People began to ask me so many questions that I knew it was time to share information that would give you ‘The Hoot On Owls”. http://JoeyBeePodcast.com/podcasts/1AAAAAJoeyBee-THEHOOTONOWLS.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
As I research different animals I always find awesome facts. The mockingbird who visits my yard daily is absolutely one of the smartest birds. Did you know that he can learn……. (I guess you’ll have to listen to the podcast). http://JoeyBeePodcast.com/podcasts/1AAAJoeyBee-MOCKINGBIRD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Did you ever have any uninvited guests to your party? Maybe, a friend shows up and you are happy to see them. Or, many hundreds arrive at the most inopportune time! They just come marching in – the stink ant brigade! http://JoeyBeePodcast.com/podcasts/BKJoeyBee-STINKANT.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...
Up the crow’s nest or you have crow’s feet – near your eyes? I’ve never understood that one! The American crow is an unusual bird. One, many times we take for granted. We will explore some amazing facts about a bird that is part of every landscape. http://JoeyBeePodcast.com/podcasts/CJoeyBee-AMERICANCROW.mp3Podcast:...
How many people do you know who dislike (I didn’t use hate) insects. Maybe because they truly do not understand the importance of them. In the circle of life we are all connected. (I took this photo when I was conducting research on the Sage Brush Steppe in Idaho.) OLYMPUS DIGITAL...
So what do birds do in the winter? Where can you view them from? Feeding stations that are set up in optimal places will allow you to observe the habits of many species of birds. The photo was taken during a snowstorm at one of my feeding...
