May, 2008 Edition
These are birds we have observed in and near our home in Madison County, Indiana. Most have been found in the city of Anderson along the banks of Killbuck Creek and White River, or in Shadyside Park, including the wetlands and the Shadyside Lakes. For a detailed, annotated map of the area see map and directions.
Spring Beauties thrust their stems up through the leaves on the forest floor to show these delicate blossoms. Spring has finally arrived in Madison County and with it an explosion of spring flowers. See Spring Wildflowers I.
While some Blue Jays remain here through the winter, others migrate. This bird is one of a small flock migrating through in April. For more migrants and others who stay year-around, see Spring Birds I.
A Solitary Sandpiper feeds on the edge of the Killbuck Wetlands. See Spring Waterfowl for more pictures of this and other migrants.
"Junior," our resident father Barred Owl, has been frequently seen roosting in the home tree during March and April. While he uses this tree for his daytime roost during the winter, he usually avoids it in the spring so as not to give away the nest in the hollow below him. We are puzzled as to why he hasn't been as careful this spring. For a better view of the nesting cavity in this tree, and other nests, see Bird Nests. For more information about our resident owls, see Barred Owl Family History.
These White Trout Lilies turn their faces toward the ground, too shy to turn them to the sky. See Wildflowers II for more spring flowers.
A White-throated Sparrow pauses near Shadyside Lake, probably on its way north. See Spring Birds II for pictures of more spring birds.
A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak refuels at the sunflower feeder. We only get to see these spectacular birds for about a week in the spring. See Rose-breasted Grosbeaks for more pictures of these spectacular birds and their less showy mates.
