Approaching Storm. A storm blew in this early afternoon, arriving with strong, gusty winds, intense rain, and rumbles of thunder; a respite from the hot and humid stillness. We sat quietly watching, over lunch, the turmoil as rain was driven against picture windows. It wasn’t the most photogenic of weather events nor, thankfully, the most violent. It was a summer thunderstorm, on a Sunday, in a small Ohio town. August 16, 2026.
A long period of cold weather and a heavy snow or two have produced persistently covered ground, making winter foraging more challenging for resident birds. Our feeders have been busy. Here are a few photos of some of this year’s guests, representing only a small sample of species dining with us. We have also hosted: House Finches, Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers, Crows, Dark Eyed Juncos (Snowbirds), Northern Cardinals, Bluejays, Nuthatches, Sparrows, Caroline Wrens. As I said, our feeders have been busy.
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