Tag Archives: baby birds

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Posted on June 2, 2017 by

As I mentioned in my previous post, my backyard is swarming with young Woodpeckers, but they’re not the only juvies showing up at this joint. This young Robin has recently started venturing out on his own. His curious expressions are … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Son

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

My backyard is swarming with young Woodpeckers…like this young male Downy who has taking a liking to the peanut feeder. When he gets older, his red patch with brighten up and move from the top of his head to the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Call Him “Rowdy”

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

Each spring, I have a tendency to name the first baby bird of the season, and this year is no exception. The baby Mockingbird that has been hanging out in the front yard Cypress is now flitting about from tree … Continue reading →

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You Can Call Me Flower If You Want To

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

Yesterday was a dreary, drizzly kind of day, but in the late afternoon the clouds parted and the sun popped out in all its brilliance.  This pinkish-purple Peony looked so vibrant, still dripping with raindrops, that I had to grab … Continue reading →

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A Good, Good Father

Posted on July 22, 2016 by

We often sing a song at church with lyrics that proclaim, “You’re a good, good Father”…well, I’m pretty sure the same could be said of the male Bluebird who brings his brood to my backyard feeders. Although the babies are quite … Continue reading →

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Booger’s Got A Brother!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

Remember Booger?  The young Bluebird that has been a constant fixture at my feeders ever since he left the nest? Well, I am pleased to announce that Booger has a brother!  Mom and Dad (whom Booger still hangs out with) emerged … Continue reading →

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Don’t Leave Us With The Babies

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

Did you ever see that Air Tran commercial where the couple hand over their little ones to the grandparents and then quickly zoom off on vacation, leaving the older gentleman crying out,  “Don’t leave us with the babies!” Well, if … Continue reading →

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Another Backyard Baby

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

Booger‘s not the only baby in the backyard these days. Oh, his cute little self is still hanging around begging and binge eating mealworms. But other youngsters have started visiting the feeders too – like this Red-bellied Woodpecker, who as … Continue reading →

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Booger The Beggar

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

I’m not sure why, but I’ve taken to calling the little Bluebird that’s been hanging out in my backyard “Booger.”  It really is a term of endearment here in the south, and somehow the name just seems fitting! I hesitated … Continue reading →

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A Little Sadness And A Lot Of Sweetness

Posted on May 18, 2016 by

Okay…let’s get the sadness out of the way first. My Bluebird family of four has become a family of three as one of the babies seems to have met with a less than fortunate fate.  I know it happens, but … Continue reading →

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