Kristen LewisJun 17, 20231 minThe West Village Avian ChroniclesThe West Village Avian Chronicles - Chapter Seven: Yellow Flicker BeatI have been thrilled to encounter some industrious Northern Flickers over the past few seasons. They were among the first birds to start...
Kristen LewisApr 26, 20231 minThe West Village Avian ChroniclesThe West Village Avian Chronicles - Chapter Six: The Masked SingersI first saw these guys in February, when a mini-flock of them descended on a tree by the pond. Their awesome eye masks drew my attention...
Kristen LewisJan 29, 20231 minThe West Village Avian ChroniclesThe West Village Avian Chronicles - Chapter Five: Heron(s), The GreatThe weather down here - and pretty much everywhere - has been bananas this season. So, between torrential rain, single digit temps, and...
Kristen LewisMar 22, 20221 minThe West Village Avian ChroniclesThe West Village Avian Chronicles - Chapter Four: Rattle & HumIt's 75 degrees and sunny out there today in the ATL. I think spring is most definitely upon us! As I clean up my patio from the winter...
Kristen LewisFeb 14, 20221 minThe West Village Avian ChroniclesThe West Village Avian Chronicles - Chapter Three: Electric BlueBirds, birds, birds. Maybe it's just because I'm paying more attention lately, but it seems like there are more birds than usual these...
Kristen LewisJan 23, 20221 minThe West Village Avian ChroniclesThe West Village Avian Chronicles - Chapter Two: Hawk StalkingBirds of prey have always fascinated me. They move through the trees in near silence. They watch water and woods and skies from the...
Kristen LewisJan 8, 20222 minThe West Village Avian ChroniclesThe West Village Avian Chronicles - Chapter One: Rockin' Robinsy crazy neighborhood (see the West Village Wildlife tab for more information) is home to A LOT of birds. And I am genetically disposed to...