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Archives for May 2023

Irises & Allium – Birds and More!

May 31, 2023 Elizabeth

While the tulips didn't work out as planned and the daffodils and hyacinth have faded, the new circle bed is still producing food for pollinators and some beauty in the yard. Our irises have started to bloom. We see at least 3 varieties. The white ones that came from my church. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Landscaping, Spring

First Flight Video!

May 29, 2023 Elizabeth

Here's the first flight video from my last robin to leave the nest. They used the camera as a launching pad! They hopped from nest to camera & then flew off the backside of the camera the opposite way as I expected. This all transpired at about 8:20pm last night. Such fun … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

Robin First Flight – No Video?

May 28, 2023 Elizabeth

So despite multiple cameras, I have no video evidence of the first flight of the first baby Robin to leave the nest. Technology let me down! However, in a stroke of luck, Steve managed to see it live because he was outside & showing a friend the nest. We are waiting to see … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

Robin Nest Update – Still In the Nest!

May 27, 2023 Elizabeth

Here we are on 5/27 & I thought they'd fly by now but we are still working the wings and staying in the nest! How much longer until they fly? … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

Eastern Garter Snake Sheds its skin

May 27, 2023 Elizabeth

Snake sheds it's skin! Got home from the greenhouse this morning & happened to see this. Never saw the actual shedding live before. Pretty cool! … [Read more...]

Lizards Turtles and More

Bird is the word! Nest Cam Updates

May 26, 2023 Elizabeth

Here's our American Robin Nest on 5/26/2023. They are certainly getting more active and we think they'll fly any day now! … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

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