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Backyard Royalty: The Vibrant Blue Jays of Central Pennsylvania
There is nothing quite like looking out the window and seeing a sudden flash of brilliant blue against the green grass. Lately, my backyard feeders have been a bustling hub of activity, thanks to a couple of incredibly stunning regular guests. If you have been following my wildlife photography journey, you know how much I love capturing the vibrant bird species native to our area. But these past few weeks, a specific pair of Blue Jays has completely stolen the spotlight. The
Lance Ripka
Jun 252 min read
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White-throated Sparrow
The White-throated Sparrow is a familiar winter visitor across Pennsylvania, known for its crisp white throat patch and bright yellow spot between the eye and bill. Listen closely in the woods or backyard and you might hear its sweet whistled song often remembered as βOh-sweet-Canada-Canada.β These sparrows spend the colder months with us before migrating north to breed in the boreal forests of Canada. #WhiteThroatedSparrow #BirdsOfPennsylvania #Birdwatching #BackyardBirds #F
Lance Ripka
Mar 141 min read
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