August, 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.
A "Butterfly Bush" displays its early blossoms. Before August is done, there will be butterflies coming regularly to sip the nectar from these flowers.
With a face that only a mother could love, this juvenile Turkey Vulture has emerged from the nest in a hollow tree. See Turkey Vultures for more pictures of this bird and its sibling.
A Robin sings from high in a tree. Too often we take Robins for granted but wouldn't we miss them and their cheerful songs if we didn't have so many of them? For more cheerful friends, see Song Birds.
"Junior," our resident father Barred Owl, has been very quiet during July. We have not seen a trace of any juvenile owls nor of his mate, Penelope. We are beginning to fear that something may have happened to her and suspect that there were no youngsters this year. He will be molting during August and probably become even more reclusive. See Barred Owl Family History for the story of his family.
This Fox Squirrel has demolished Mick and Connie Hardy's "squirrel proof" bird feeder. See Non-Birds for more about the trials of the bird feeder and a couple of insects.
A male Indigo Bunting gets a drink at the bird bath. See Indigo Bunting for more of this colorful bird.
This male Baltimore Oriole is enjoying the Hardy's feeder See Baltimore Oriole for more pictures of this father bird.
A mother Mallard Duck watches over her lone chick (lower right) in the Killbuck Wetlands See Waterfowl for more aquatic birds.
