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Stan's Field Guide Learn about nature with me as I look at stuff in my neighborhood

09/11/2026

No Toes, No Problem

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird with an injured foot has been visiting my yard. He (the spots on his throat indicate juvenile male) is doing great.

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08/31/2026

What’s With Those Feathers?

Is this bird wet? Is it using too much gel? It’s molting, and these are called pin feathers. Learn about them with me.

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08/29/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are powering up!

In my yard, the Hummingbirds are chowing down at my feeders. They’re about to embark on an incredible journey to Central America, and they need calories to make the trip.

08/20/2026

A great day on the water, birds be damned.

08/14/2026

Summer got cancelled, but I’m putting my life back together for fall migration. Check out these early arrivals! Shorebirds are headed south for the winter in July!

05/30/2026

A defecation mystery is unfolding in my driveway.

05/28/2026

Whether you like or not, Woodpeckers are totally cool. Deal with it. Learn with me about the Woodpeckers of Indianapolis, and what makes a Woodpecker a Woodpecker.

05/15/2026

Squirrels. It can be a challenge to love them, but I don’t have any problems liking a red squirrel. They’re funny, dramatic, and seem to be on some kind of stimulant. What a joy to watch.

05/11/2026

Bird ID can be challenging. And frustrating. But birding doesn’t have to be about exhaustive listing and identification. Sometimes it’s just nice to see a pretty bird.

05/08/2026

I saw these amazing Trumpeter Swans (and a bunch of other migrating birds) in the swamps of Toledo last weekend.

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