Douglas H. Domedion

6 days ago | lockportjournal.com | Douglas H. Domedion

The male cardinal adds a distinct spark in the environment around the bird feeder in winter, and although he still visits my backyard he doesn’t display the brilliant red that he did during the snowy season. In spring, another colorful guy takes over: the oriole, with bright orange feathers that are sure to delight the people who put out jelly feeders for him. Many types of oriole feeders are available, ones that accommodate grape jelly and ones made to hold fresh orange halves.

6 days ago | niagara-gazette.com | Douglas H. Domedion

The male cardinal adds a distinct spark in the environment around the bird feeder in winter, and although he still visits my backyard he doesn't display the brilliant red that he did during the snowy season. In spring, another colorful guy takes over: the oriole, with bright orange feathers that are sure to delight the people who put out jelly feeders for him. Many types of oriole feeders are available, ones that accommodate grape jelly and ones made to hold fresh orange halves.

1 week ago | niagara-gazette.com | Douglas H. Domedion

I’ve been fortunate enough to get to observe and photograph a lot of eagles over the years as I keep track of eagle nests for the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Recently two great instances really made my week. The first instance involved a nest north of Medina. It had been active for a number of years, but three years ago the predator guard I had installed on the nest tree was partly ripped away by wind and a predator got up there and ended the nesting season.

2 weeks ago | niagara-gazette.com | Douglas H. Domedion

I spend a lot of time driving around the Alabama Swamps and surrounding areas looking for good nature photography subject matter. I’m often rewarded with some unique views of not only our great variety of wildlife but also scenic views of great sunrises and sunsets. Nature photography has replaced my many years of hunting and other outdoor activities, mainly because my body no longer allows me to get around like it used to.

3 weeks ago | lockportjournal.com | Douglas H. Domedion

Things are really starting to get busy in the Alabama Swamps now. During the last week of April I put up oriole and hummingbird feeders at home and a few days later both species showed up along with a rose-breasted grosbeak. If you enjoy watching these three colorful species, get those feeders up — and never let more than five days pass before you clean and place new “treats” in them, especially during hot weather.