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A Second Batch of Babies

Posted on August 2, 2020 by

My backyard has been bombarded by a second batch of babies. Some of these youngsters have been granted the privilege of venturing forth on their own – like this Red-bellied Woodpecker, this Red-headed Woodpecker, and this juvenile Blue Jay. Others … Continue reading →

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3-D Bluebird Babies!

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

My backyard is swarming with Bluebird babies lately – little ones who are demanding, dangerous, yet oh so delightful! One of the easiest ways to spot a youngster is to watch for the one whose mouth is wide open and … Continue reading →

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Excellence or Evidence

Posted on May 31, 2020 by

The first bluebird baby of the season ventured to the feeders today. Up until this point, Mom and Dad had been busy loading up on mealworms and flying off to the nesting box to deliver the food – a sort … Continue reading →

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Backyard Babies

Posted on May 24, 2020 by

Spring is the season for backyard babies, and the Downy Woodpeckers were the first to bring their little one to the feeders. Dad had the early feeding duty… …and later Mom took a turn. The chickadees were the next to … Continue reading →

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Joined By The Juveniles

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

After the Grosbeak that starred in my previous post fueled up and flew off, another handsome fellow paid a visit to the backyard… …and this guy brought two juveniles with him, whom we shall call Thing One… …and Thing Two! … Continue reading →

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A Commotion of Cuteness

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

The baby Bluebirds have arrived, and are causing a commotion of cuteness in my backyard! There are four youngsters this time around, and to say they are keeping Mama busy would be an understatement. While she is focused on feeding … Continue reading →

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Suspicion Confirmed

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

The last time I posted pictures of this juvenile Jay, he had followed his Mama to the feeders and was begging for food.  But I suspected that it wouldn’t be long before he was venturing out on his own. Well…suspicion … Continue reading →

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The Latest Little One

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

A juvenile Blue Jay has been loudly making his presence known in the backyard! The other day, he followed Mama to the feeders and perched on a nearby branch.  He kept a close eye on her… …while she gathered up … Continue reading →

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Hey Diddle Downy

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

The list of little ones showing up at the backyard feeders continues to grow. This week, several young Downy Woodpeckers have spread their wings and made their way out to dine on their own. This sweet little guy was quite … 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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