Category Archives: Birding

The Blue Jay

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Editor

By Connie Alwood (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2009 issue) “Shoot all of the Blue Jays that you want, if you can hit ‘em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a Mockingbird.”–Atticus Finch to … Continue reading →

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The American Crow

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Editor

By Connie Alwood (This article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2008 issue.) Just about everyone can identify a crow. Even its voice caw, caw, caw is unmistakable.  People’s estimation of  this large, all black bird runs the gamut. … Continue reading →

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The Winter Songster-Carolina Wren

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Editor

By Connie Alwood (This article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener January/February 2007 issue.) On a January morning we can’t expect much birdsong.  Except for the occasional mockingbird and the partial song of the white-throated sparrow, plus a few chips … Continue reading →

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Snowbirds

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Editor

By Connie Alwood (this article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener in Jan/Feb. 2006) Look for these winter visitors in your garden! In Florida, southern Texas and southeastern Arizona, “snowbirds” mean one thing: migrating retirees returning for the winter. They … Continue reading →

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