At first glance birds and humans seem very different from each other. Birds have wings, feathers, and bills. People don’t. But if you go beyond the differences in appearance, you will find that birds and humans have a great deal in common. Continue reading “The Best Seat In the House”
Tag: nature
Great Day for Owls
Tonji is now worried that we have too many Grass Owls in the farm. When we started this conservation project three years ago, we would see one Grass Owl passing through our area. We would see it flying in the distance, probably headed towards the area with the tall grass on our neighbor’s side. Our side was covered with very short, stubby grass. Continue reading “Great Day for Owls”
3 Levels of Frustration in Bird Photography
When I’m not at the farm, I’m out taking pictures of birds. I love taking pictures of birds, especially Philippine birds. It’s incredibly fun and challenging. It can also be incredibly frustrating when you don’t get the shot you’re after.
How frustrating? Continue reading “3 Levels of Frustration in Bird Photography”
A Rattling Rattle Pod
This is one of my favorite wild growing plants on the farm. Its common name is Rattle Pod and I finally got to see the pods AND hear them rattle!
Tonji and Sylvia's Wildlife Refuge 