May, 2012 Edition
These are birds we have observed in and near our home in Madison County, Indiana. Most have been found in the city of Anderson along the banks of Killbuck Creek and White River, or in Shadyside Park, including the wetlands and the Shadyside Lakes. For a detailed, annotated map of the area see map and directions.
Spring in Indiana began early this year, in early March. By the middle of March wildflowers, including this Crocus, had burst into bloom. We didn't have room for them last month, but now you can enjoy March Flowers with us.
Birds have been scarce this spring in Madison County. However, Greg Tompkins found this pair of Blue-winged Teal and some other birds in the Killbuck Wetlands. See Indiana Birds for more of Greg's pictures.
We visited central Florida in late March where we found a Black-necked Stilt and this Lesser Yellowlegs on the edge of Silver Lake. See Silver Lake Shore Birds for these and other birds we found there.
Last month we featured a pair of Sandhill Cranes that had just become parents. This month we have a pair trying to become parents. See Sandhill Cranes to see them courting on the shore of Silver Lake.
This is a female Boat-tailed Grackle. We also found her and some of her sisters, but no males, near Silver Lake. See Silver Lake Birds for more birds we found along the shore.
April turned cold, or at least cooler than March. This helped the wildflowers to remain blooming for an extended time. In spite of their early start, we found some April Flowers for your pleasure, including these Spring Beauties.
Screen Savers
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Virginia Bluebells
Virginia Bluebells are low to the ground and one of the earlier spring flowers.
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Trillium
With three leaves and three petals, the Prairie Trillium is found from Ohio to Iowa, in wooded areas.
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American White Pelicans
A flock of American White Pelicans pauses to feed on fish in Silver Lake while migrating north.
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