Fair Meadows Sanctuary

The Mallard Radiation

The Mallard Radiation

Careful study of the Mallard and American Black Duck has allowed me to reliably distinguish them from one another when I get good, clear views of plumage and bill color.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

The Whip-poor-will and the Hawk

When I looked up, there were now two birds in the sky—the hawk and a smaller bird. What I witnessed next was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

Competition for nesting cavities

At Fair Meadows Sanctuary, one fact has been made abundantly clear: there is keen competition for nesting sites, both in artificial structures and in tree cavities.

Photo by Gary Shackelford

 
 
 
 
 
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