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Archives for May 18, 2023

Brown Thrasher – Catbird and DUKE!

May 18, 2023 Elizabeth

It's been a great spring around the yard. We've had a breeding pair of Brown Thrasher's hanging around and more catbirds than we've ever seen before. And then there's Duke! He's been enjoying some sunshine on his old bones! Check out videos of the Brown Thrasher taking a bath … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Dogs, Spring BirdWatching, Duke

American Robin Nest – First glimpse of the hatchlings!

May 18, 2023 Elizabeth

In mid-April there was a lot of stuff happening in our personal lives and we failed to notice that a robin family was building their nest on top of our outdoor light. By the time we noticed, it was April 25th and the nest was already finished. So, we are letting her fledge these … [Read more...]

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