Category Archives: Backyard Birds

Some Near-Freezing Feasting

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

The temperatures here in Not-So-Hotlanta have been hovering right around freezing, bringing a flurry of birds to the backyard in search of food and water…and one birdbrain to the backyard in hopes of taking their pictures! This morning, a handsome … Continue reading →

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Thank-full

Posted on November 28, 2019 by

Hope your hearts are as full of gratitude as these beaks are as full of peanuts! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Accents of Autumn

Posted on November 24, 2019 by

I admire those folks who just seem to have a knack for interior decorating…the kind who are able to transform their homes to somehow coordinate with the colors of the season. While I lay no claim to such creative talent, … Continue reading →

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Runway Ready

Posted on November 17, 2019 by

Male Bluebirds (at least in my humble opinion!) are some of the most beautiful birds in the world. The ones that frequent my backyard feeders have mastered the fine art of perfect picture posing. The females are lovely too – … Continue reading →

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Red-bellied Regular

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are regular diners in my backyard. One of the reasons they are frequent feeders is because of the plentiful supply of peanuts that is usually available. When I really want to spoil them, I load up the cavity … Continue reading →

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Bird Break

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

Some days (Okay, most days!) I find I work better if I build in some rewards – like taking “bird breaks” to step outside and snap a few photos. Here are the first five birds that made an appearance during … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Passerby

Posted on October 19, 2019 by

I was recently surprised by a visit from an unexpected passerby… …a female Scarlet Tanager. These birds are not common visitors to my backyard. The males, with their bright red bodies and bold black wings are easy to spot, but … Continue reading →

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