Insects

Milkweed Bugs

This is the first year that I really noticed the Milkweed Bug.  I found these bugs hanging out on the mosquito netting on one of the vegetable beds. Features:  Milkweed bugs have a black wings with a red/orange x shape.  Also, they have black antennas and reach up to 3/4 inch. Damage:  Unless you get a […]

Bird Feeders

Deluxe Suet Sandwich

In the summer when the starlings are here, I can’t put out my other suet feeders like the upside down suet feeder.  They attract not one but over 20 starlings.  If you didn’t know this already, starlings hang out in big groups!  I am trying to attract woodpeckers not starlings.   I love Wild Birds Unlimited […]

Birds

Common Grackle

I think Common Grackles are good looking birds but they are a nuisance!  They love to harass the smaller birds. Appearance:  The male has an iridescent blue head, a dark brown black body, a long black tail and beak and yellow eyes..  The female looks like the male but is duller and smaller. Feeding Habits:  […]