Category Archives: Eyes

Quite possibly the most overused image of North American bird life

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Wet encrustations of snow forced dozens of birds to the sunflower seed feeder. All their usual feeding places, the nooks and crannies in bark, are plugged with frozen flakes. Hard times for birds create interesting viewing opportunities for humans and … Continue reading →

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Cicada eyes

Posted on August 19, 2011 by
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The red eye of a male eastern box turtle

Posted on July 3, 2011 by
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Snapping turtle eyes

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

This is the month for egg-laying turtles. A common snapping turtle was trying to dig herself a nest at the side of Lake Cheston yesterday. Snapping turtles usually scurry away at the first sign of an approaching human. But this one stayed … Continue reading →

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