Category Archives: Backyard Birds

Foliage of Fall

Posted on November 29, 2018 by kathydoremus

Sometimes the fall foliage provides a lovely backdrop for bird pictures. Like these golden-green leaves blurring behind a chirpy Carolina Wren… …or the faded dusty-rose dogwood petals behind this Carolina Chickadee. My favorite background is this amber autumn oak-leaf glow … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Fall Fidgeter

Posted on November 24, 2018 by kathydoremus

Yesterday was a perfect picture taking day – cold, slightly overcast, with the leaves still sporting a bit of autumn splash. And much to my delight, my favorite fall fidgeter showed up – the Ruby-crowned Kinglet. Like many of my … Continue reading →

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A Lavishly Lathered Limb

Posted on November 21, 2018 by kathydoremus

It’s always fun to lather up the Bark Butter branch and then wait to see who shows up. Here are a handful that stopped in to enjoy a bountiful fall feast. And speaking of fall feasts…I hope you all have … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Surprise

Posted on November 17, 2018 by kathydoremus

This morning, hubby filled the cavity in the dogwood with a fistful of peanuts, much to the delight of this nut-loving Nuthatch, who was delighted with the discovery. This fellow, who is of the Red-breasted variety, made trip after trip, … Continue reading →

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Dressed to Impress

Posted on November 15, 2018 by kathydoremus

This gorgeous male Pine Warbler paid a visit the other day. He was sporting his finest fall feathers and looked as if he were definitely dressed to impress. He kept hopping from branch to branch, striking a pose, and then … Continue reading →

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More Like His Mama

Posted on November 9, 2018 by kathydoremus

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is one of my favorite migrators. I typically only see them for a few days each spring and fall, so I was thrilled when this young male stopped by for a visit. He perched high in the … Continue reading →