Walking in the Ponderosa Pine forest, I see many birds. During this fall season I am seeing and hearing many little birds, including Pygmy Nuthatches, Dark-Eyed Juncos, and Mountain Chickadees. Pygmy nuthatches are the smallest of the nuthatch birds. They are extremely agile and will climb up the tree trunk, turn around and climb down. They… Read More AMONG THE PONDEROSA’S
Here are some Pygmy Nuthatches in a Ponderosa Pine tree. They are very small birds, found in flocks, usually among pine and fir trees. In my area I see them in the Ponderosa Pines, chattering a lot. I usually hear them before I see them. More: PYGMY NUTHATCH AND PONDEROSA PINES
Ponderosa pine trees are widely distributed throughout the western part of the North America. They are a drought resistant tree that has a deep and wide root system. Their roots can spread 100 feet wide and go 36 feet deep. This gives the tree enough root surface to absorb moisture when abundant and prevent the… Read More PYGMY NUTHATCH AND PONDEROSA PINES
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