Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Timber! It’s Timberdoodle Season


Saw six on my last excursion out three days ago. As is typical, they saw me first and bolted. Social distance geniuses!
Here’s another. A crappy photo, but giving some suggestion of the gorgeous russet belly.

3 responses to “Timber! It’s Timberdoodle Season”

  1. I think I’m in love…with Timberdoodles..

  2. Barbara Widick

    Wow. And so cute !

  3. Love their comical shape; although I’ve never seen one in person.

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