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The Bounty of the Backyard

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

The juvenile Woodpeckers have definitely been enjoying the bounty of the backyard. Like this young male Red-bellied who stopped in for a bite of Bark Butter. He was happily munching until this grumpy Grackle showed up… …at which point the … 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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The Bright Spot of Any Day

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

This handsome fellow with the gleaming red head is enough to brighten any day! I’m so glad he has continued to make my backyard a regular place to visit.

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Sunrise Special

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

Yesterday turned out to be a parenthetical day of sunshine sandwiched in between two days of torrential thunderstorms.  I went out in the early hours to spread some Bark Butter on several branches, and then filled the three “troughs” with a bottom layer … Continue reading →

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Looking Rather Bird-legged

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

I have heard of one having a bow-legged appearance, but this Brown Thrasher landed in a rather bird-legged stance. He must have realized that this put quite a hurting on his intimidation factor, as he quickly remedied his position and … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Place in the Pecking Order

Posted on February 2, 2017 by

If you spend any time on my back deck watching the birds, it doesn’t take long to see that there is an obvious pecking order. For example, this male Downy Woodpecker showed up to enjoy a late lunch… …only to have … Continue reading →

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Manly Yes, But She Likes It Too

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

The male Red-bellied Woodpecker that hangs about my backyard is addicted to Bark Butter.  He is probably the most frequent feeder on this delicacy. Occasionally (and can’t we all relate!) he gets this peanut butter-like spread stuck on the roof … Continue reading →

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