Allen Brown
@squirrelmanor.bsky.social
Pondering birds, dogs, squirrels, art, and science in north-central Kentucky.
This woodpecker is a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker. They have become more frequent visitors to our peanut and suet feeders lately. #birds #woodpeckers #nature
December 26, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This woodpecker is a Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker. They have become more frequent visitors to our peanut and suet feeders lately. #birds #woodpeckers #nature
Cardinals are irresistible when there's snow, like living Christmas ornaments. The Goldfinches, however, rule the roost around here. #birds #birdwatching #naturephototograpy
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Cardinals are irresistible when there's snow, like living Christmas ornaments. The Goldfinches, however, rule the roost around here. #birds #birdwatching #naturephototograpy
Unfrozen water is precious to these guys in winter. By the way, those “suicidal” squirrels you happen upon that seemingly have a death wish by staying motionless in the middle of the road? They are actually drinking water that has pooled in cracks in the pavement. #squirrels
December 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Unfrozen water is precious to these guys in winter. By the way, those “suicidal” squirrels you happen upon that seemingly have a death wish by staying motionless in the middle of the road? They are actually drinking water that has pooled in cracks in the pavement. #squirrels
Foggy autumn morning. #digitalart #notai
October 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Foggy autumn morning. #digitalart #notai
Hummingbird migration is well underway. These little spirits fly at about 20 miles per hour at treetop level during the day so they can seek food along the way. The trip takes weeks. So keep those feeders up. We’re seeing some frenzied feeding lately in Kentucky. #hummingbirds #birds #nature
September 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Hummingbird migration is well underway. These little spirits fly at about 20 miles per hour at treetop level during the day so they can seek food along the way. The trip takes weeks. So keep those feeders up. We’re seeing some frenzied feeding lately in Kentucky. #hummingbirds #birds #nature
A glimpse of nature's rhythm. Coneflowers sway in a gentle July thundershower. September brings dried seed heads as gifts for Goldfinches and other birds. #nature #birds #nativeplants
September 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A glimpse of nature's rhythm. Coneflowers sway in a gentle July thundershower. September brings dried seed heads as gifts for Goldfinches and other birds. #nature #birds #nativeplants
August 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
August 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We haven’t seen the usual collective of squirrels on our decks recently and there’s a good reason. The little monkeys are high up in our Pignut Hickory trees gorging on the late summer bounty. The sound on this video resembles rain through the leaves, but it’s the squirrel’s at work. #squirrels
August 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
We haven’t seen the usual collective of squirrels on our decks recently and there’s a good reason. The little monkeys are high up in our Pignut Hickory trees gorging on the late summer bounty. The sound on this video resembles rain through the leaves, but it’s the squirrel’s at work. #squirrels
At my feeder today, one of the most beautiful birds in Kentucky or anywhere - the Indigo Bunting. #birdwatching #birdphotography #birds #IndigoBunting #nature
July 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
At my feeder today, one of the most beautiful birds in Kentucky or anywhere - the Indigo Bunting. #birdwatching #birdphotography #birds #IndigoBunting #nature
Monday is another workday for the Queen of the garden. #butterflies #monarch #milkweed #nativeplants
July 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Monday is another workday for the Queen of the garden. #butterflies #monarch #milkweed #nativeplants
Birds, squirrels, bees, and butterflies all visit this small birdbath. During these hot days, I refill it at least twice a day to keep it fresh. A simple, inexpensive solar-powered bubbler creates just enough movement in the water to attract them - like a neon sign flashing, “Cool Drinks Here.”
June 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Birds, squirrels, bees, and butterflies all visit this small birdbath. During these hot days, I refill it at least twice a day to keep it fresh. A simple, inexpensive solar-powered bubbler creates just enough movement in the water to attract them - like a neon sign flashing, “Cool Drinks Here.”
Whistle Pig looks content among the petunias.
June 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Whistle Pig looks content among the petunias.
These little jewels may look sweet, docile, and playful, but there is the irresistible force of survival at play. These little hummers pursue each other through the tree canopy, swooping and diving at unbelievable speeds like movie starfighters. #hummingbirds
June 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
These little jewels may look sweet, docile, and playful, but there is the irresistible force of survival at play. These little hummers pursue each other through the tree canopy, swooping and diving at unbelievable speeds like movie starfighters. #hummingbirds
Some insects have evolved to be able to feed on toxic milkweed and, like monarch caterpillars, have become milkweed specialists. These insects are native to the US and have been feeding on milkweed for a long time. Action to control this fella would also harm the butterflies. #nativeplants #kentucky
June 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Some insects have evolved to be able to feed on toxic milkweed and, like monarch caterpillars, have become milkweed specialists. These insects are native to the US and have been feeding on milkweed for a long time. Action to control this fella would also harm the butterflies. #nativeplants #kentucky
What’s blooming? Lanceleaf Coriopsis. #nativeplants
May 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
What’s blooming? Lanceleaf Coriopsis. #nativeplants
It’s breezy and beautiful here in Kentucky after the cold front passage. It’s causing some dancing light through the leaves of the woods and into our home.
May 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It’s breezy and beautiful here in Kentucky after the cold front passage. It’s causing some dancing light through the leaves of the woods and into our home.
May 8th - Winner for this year’s first bloom in the native garden - Smooth Spiderwort. Location - north central Kentucky. #pollinators #nativeplants
May 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
May 8th - Winner for this year’s first bloom in the native garden - Smooth Spiderwort. Location - north central Kentucky. #pollinators #nativeplants
Like others in the Cardinal family, the female Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks aren’t as brightly colored, but are just as beautiful. Perhaps they’ll decide to stay and nest nearby. #birds
April 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Like others in the Cardinal family, the female Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks aren’t as brightly colored, but are just as beautiful. Perhaps they’ll decide to stay and nest nearby. #birds
More birds in the air tonight than the human population of the US. #birds #migration
April 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
More birds in the air tonight than the human population of the US. #birds #migration
My favorite bird, the Baltimore Oriole, just showed up at our feeder. They're not rare, but I'd never seen one in real life until three years ago. I hadn't been able to attract any again until today. After their long migration, they show up hungry for grape jelly and citrus. #birdwatching #orioles
April 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My favorite bird, the Baltimore Oriole, just showed up at our feeder. They're not rare, but I'd never seen one in real life until three years ago. I hadn't been able to attract any again until today. After their long migration, they show up hungry for grape jelly and citrus. #birdwatching #orioles
Golden hour. Sitting here in Kentucky watching a Yankees game and looked outside to see this. Sometimes it’s like living in a painting. #kentucky
April 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Golden hour. Sitting here in Kentucky watching a Yankees game and looked outside to see this. Sometimes it’s like living in a painting. #kentucky