Category Archives: Backyard Birds

First Signs of Fall

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

In my backyard, one of the first signs of fall is the return of the Pine Warblers to the feeders. The color tones of these birds (especially the males) is a perfect match for the golden leaves of autumn. It’s … Continue reading →

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An Irma Evacuee?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

As I was refilling the feeders this afternoon, some movement in the tree-tops caught my attention.  It was a bird that I had never seen before in my backyard. Up in the canopy of leaves, he was darn near impossible … Continue reading →

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Good Things Come…

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

When I first walked out into the front yard with my camera this afternoon there was very little activity – but the sun was shining and my soul was in need of a little photo-therapy, so I decided to wait … Continue reading →

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What’s the Fuss?

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

I walked outside this afternoon, hoping to steal a few moments to take some butterfly pictures in the front yard.  These two lovelies seemed more than happy to flutter about for my lens. I had only managed to fire off … Continue reading →

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A Collection of Colors

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

Splotches of orange Patches of red Unruly feathers on this fellow’s head. Speckles of grey Dashes of brown Black bandit mask with a red flaming crown And last but not least there’s a back checked with blues Collection of colors, … Continue reading →

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Glad I’m Not The Only One

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

Glad I’m not the only one who sometimes bites off more than they can chew! Hope you have a bountiful Sunday!

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The Usual Order of Events

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

Much to my delight, the Red-headed Woodpecker that returned in the spring has continued to show up during the summer months.  I have to confess, he is a pretty predictable fellow. His usual order of events is to first swoop … Continue reading →

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