Wildlife
Soaring
The Bald Eagle weighs 6 - 14 lbs. it's wingspan is 5.9-7.5 ft. as an adult. It can reach speeds up to 75-99 mph while diving. They have a lifespan up to 20 years.
Chickadee
Chickadees are friendly little birds. Practicing holding seeds in your hand and they will gain your trust and eat out of your hand. By far my favorite song bird.
Male Cardinal
Male cardinals are 8 to 9 inches in length. It is identified by it's distinctive crest on the head and bright red color. Some believe when a cardinal visits your yard, it's a loved one visiting from heaven
Female Cardinal
Female cardinals are also 8 to 9 inches in length. They are pale brown all over with accents of red in the wings, tail and it's distinct crest. Some believe when a cardinal visits your yard, it's a loved one visiting from heaven.
Barred Owl
Barred owls weigh approximately 1.6 lbs. as an adult. They measure 19-20 inches. Barred owls have a distinctive hooting call. "Who cooks for you Who cooks for you-all"
Barred Owl #2
Barred owls weigh approximately 1.6 lbs. as an adult. They measure 19-20 inches. Barred owls have a distinctive hooting call. "Who cooks for you Who cooks for you-all"
The Stretch
Trumpeter Swans weigh 21-30 lbs. and are 4.6 - 5.2 ft. The wingspan on a Trumpeter swan is 8 foot. Trumpeter Swans also mate for life.
Grey Catbird in a Magnolia Tree
The Grey Catbird's most common call is a mewing sound just like a cat.
Pelicans
The pelican is a large aquatic soaring bird weighing up to 14 lbs. as an adult with a length of 4 - 5.4 ft. and a wingspan of 9ft.
Great Grey Owl
Yellowstone National Park. The Great Grey Owl is the largest species of owl by length. The owl weighs 2.5 lbs. as an adult and is about 2 feet in length. The Great Grey can have a wingspan up to 5 feet.
Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill cranes are about 3 to 4 feet tall with a wingspan that can be more than 5 feet. The cranes lifespan can be up to 20 years or more. The Sandhill crane will mate for life.