Monthly Archives: September 2007

Hasty conclusions and a sparrow

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Sherry McCowan

Hasty conclusions The first hasty conclusion was that one predawn spinning argiope was representative of the genus (I really do know better than that). The second was that my yard argiope’s late appearance was typical of her behavior. When I … Continue reading →

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Newcomer and update

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Sherry McCowan

Newcomer The newcomer was a Magnolia Warbler (female), which flew into the backyard at 7:20 this morning. That’s the yard’s fourth warbler species (the others are Tennessee, Mourning, and Common Yellowthroat). She flew from the yard on the north into … Continue reading →

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Autumnal equinox, 2007

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Sherry McCowan

Birds The equinox hasn’t brought much avian diversity to my yard. There was the Common Yellowthroat yesterday morning, and early last evening a Gray Catbird was in the front yard. (The front yard doesn’t get much of my attention—I no … Continue reading →

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Signs of fall: the backyard

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Sherry McCowan

Despite the heat, fall is clearly here. Early this morning a young male Common Yellowthroat visited the backyard. The heath and New England asters are blooming. Butterfly numbers are up. At 11:30 this morning I was getting ready to install … Continue reading →

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