Tag Archives: backyard birds

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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How ‘Bout Them Birds

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

I have fond memories of going to the ballpark when I was growing up, watching the Baltimore Orioles play at Memorial Stadium.  Double-headers were the best; which in those days meant two games for the price of one.  We would … Continue reading →

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A Good, Good Father

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

One of my favorite contemporary worship songs is called, “You’re a Good, Good Father” – the chorus of which usually leaves me a bit misty-eyed. Well, that’s the title that came to mind as I watched this male Red-bellied Woodpecker … Continue reading →

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Grab and Go

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Whenever I put out peanuts (which is every day!) I can always count on a number of birds popping in to partake of this treat. Like this White-breasted Nuthatch, who tends to snatch up a nut and then quickly fly off to a … 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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Plenty of Peanut Poppers

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

If I asked you which bird was most likely to be featured in a post with the words “peanut poppers” in the title, you would probably say the Blue Jay… …but there are plenty of other birds that have a penchant … Continue reading →

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Last Waxwings of Winter

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

I was walking through my kitchen the other day and happened to glance out the window just in time to see several birds swoop in and land in the backyard branches.  Sure enough, a handful of Cedar Waxwings had descended … Continue reading →

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