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A More Frequent Flicker
The Northern Flicker that I posted about earlier in the season, has (much to my delight!) become a frequent visitor to the backyard feeders. He is still a bit skittish, but occasionally his desire for food will surpass his uneasiness … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, bird feeding, birds, hobbies, nature, Northern Flicker, photography
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The Flavor of February: Backyard Blues
The Eastern Bluebird and the Blue Jay are two year round residents in my backyard, though they show up more often in the winter months to take advantage of the fast free food. Always a fan favorite, the Bluebird (especially … Continue reading
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Tagged bird feeding, bird photography, blue jays, bluebirds, georgia birds, hobbies, nature, photography
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A Tiny Trio
A trio of Nuthatches arrived as soon as I went outside to replenish the peanuts and lather up the branches with some Bark Butter this afternoon. I think they were hoping for some protein since the temperature was dropping and … Continue reading
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Tagged bird feeding, bird photography, creativity, hobbies, nature, Nuthatches, photography, writing
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Drab or Dashing?
The Grey Catbird is an occasional visitor to my backyard. Like his Mockingbird cousin, he is a mimic with a hearty collection of calls, the most common being the mew-like sound of a cat from whence he gets his name. … Continue reading
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Tagged bird feeding, bird watching, birds, catbird, creativity, hobbies, nature, photography
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The Fine Art of Peanut Packing
One of the young Jays that frequents the backyard feeders has been learning the fine art of peanut packing! He used to show up, quickly grab a single peanut, and then fly off to eat it elsewhere, but now he … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, bird feeding, bird watching, birds, blue jays, hobbies, nature, photography, writing
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Guard, Grab, and Gobble
This Red-bellied Woodpecker landed on the Bark Butter Branch, brandishing his beak like a double-edged sword. Clearly, he wanted no company and no competition! After guarding the area for a moment or two, he proceeded to scoop up a hearty … Continue reading
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Tagged bird feeding, birds, hobbies, nature, photography, red-bellied woodpecker, woodpeckers
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Han, the One-legged Wonder
One of the Robins that has been frequenting the backyard feeders is missing a leg – or at least part of one – but it doesn’t seem to slow him down in the least. I call him Han…after Han Solo…because, … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, bird feeding, birds, hobbies, nature, photography, robins, writing
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