Tag Archives: creativity

First Feathers of Fall

Posted on September 26, 2018 by

Today was the first chance I’ve had to take my camera outside since the official arrival of fall.  Here is a sample of the backyard birds that showed up. I think it’s gonna be a great season for taking pictures … Continue reading →

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Before The Summer Fully Fades

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

Before the summer is officially over, and while there are still some beautiful butterflies hovering about, I thought I would take a few more pictures while I had the chance. I know that autumn boasts a marvelous beauty all its … Continue reading →

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Hello Handsome

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

This handsome male Pine Warbler dropped in today. It looks as if he is finished with his summer molting and beginning to show off his autumn glory. He grabbed a quick bite of Bark Butter and then disappeared into the … Continue reading →

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Drab or Dashing?

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

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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Another Zinnia Lover

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

So…turns out I’m not the only Zinnia lover around! This glorious male goldfinch (and a handful of his friends) have taken quite a liking to our colorful front yard flowers. So much beauty!

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The Wait Is Over

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

I’ve been waiting for my Red-headed Woodpecker to bring his little one to the feeders, but so far he has come alone and kept Junior at a distance. I did manage to snag a few fuzzy shots from afar the … Continue reading →

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The Fast and the Furious

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Okay…first off…a confession is in order…I have never seen the movie that shares the title of this post…nor have I seen any of its sequels…it just seemed to fit today’s backyard bird activity. All the birds that showed up seemed … Continue reading →

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