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Orioles and Grosbeaks returning!

May 2, 2021 Elizabeth

First Oriole

This week we had the Baltimore Orioles returning, in small numbers still. We’ve also been seeing the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks. Right now, we have just 2 or 4 grosbeaks. We’ll usually see a few more as we get closer to summer.

Eastern Towhee

We also spotted the Eastern Towhee this week, one of my favorites!

Still no hummingbirds spotted! But, I do have the feeder out and have been changing the homemade nectar every couple days. I’m ready when someone comes by!

Here’s a few other pics from this week’s visitors.

  • Rose Breasted Grosbeak
  • White Throated Sparrow
  • American Goldfinch
  • Mourning Dove

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