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Front Yard Birding
I forgot to bring in the bird feeders one night. In the night a bear decided to take them down.
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On This Day - February 28th
A trip back in time "on this day" to February 28th in the years 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2010 and 2005, whew!
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A White-capped Chickadee?
I was surprised to see a Black-capped Chickadee without a black cap. It is a natural genetic variation called Leucism.
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Taking Flight
My photography goal for 2023 is to capture birds in flight. It is not easy to do with creatures that can move so quickly.
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A Blizzard of Birds
Forecast for Saturday Jan 29, 2029 An area of low pressure, currently off the Carolina coast, will rapidly intensify today as it makes its way up the eastern seaboard. Heavy snow and powerful winds will spread from the Mid-Atlantic coast to the Northeast coast throughout the day. The combination of
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Winter Birds 2021-2022
There has been a lot of activity around the bird feeders this winter. I've added some mealworms for the bluebirds and peanuts for the titmouse and blue jays.
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November Bluebirds
It is getting cold but I'm still seeing bluebirds. Will they stay through the winter months?
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The Birds, Bees and Bears
I am enjoying sitting on the deck watching the bees visit the last blossoms before the killing frosts. Bluebirds have returned for one last time to my feeders. However bird feeders are attractive to a larger animal.
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Eyes On Owls
Marcia and Mark Wilson founded Eyes on Owls in 1994. They present wild owls as an educational enterprise. The owls they care for are permanently disabled and cannot survive in the wild.
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Ravens
Raven fascinate me. Almost every day a see a few fly overhead and hear them croaking and clicking. I invite them down for some dog food but they never stop in. I decided to visit them in one of their popular habitats.
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Birdhouses for Spring
This winter I built several birdhouses. Spring is coming and I noticed a Carolina Wren spotting out locations for a nest. Today seemed like a good day to put them out.
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Birds, Blossoms and Ballots
In the final week of October the weather is turning wetter and colder. Election day is less than a week away. Time to bring in the houseplants and fill the bird feeders.