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Great Backyard Bird Count

February 14, 2021 Elizabeth

Here's our entry list from the Great Backyard Bird Count today. We only watched for about 30 minutes in the afternoon. Would have been better in the morning. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching BirdWatching, ebird, gbbc, Woodpecker

Saving a White Breasted Nuthatch

February 13, 2021 Elizabeth

white breasted nuthatch

Steve saved a white breasted nuthatch today while I was gone to church (and videotaped the rescue for my enjoyment!). It flew into the patio door and laid outside in the snow in the hound area. Not a good place for a tiny bird in shock. Happy to share that the bird flew away … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Winter Bird Feeders, BirdWatching, Nuthatch

Pileated Woodpeckers show up

December 26, 2020 Elizabeth

Yesterday, I got the coolest Christmas gift. Steve & I went out to refill the bird feeders in the snow. When we got back inside, Steve said, oh! A big bird just swooped in and scared everyone off. So, I went looking and spotted a pileated woodpecker on a tree just behind our … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Winter Woodpecker

Christmas Cardinals

December 25, 2020 Elizabeth

We snapped this pic of the Cardinals that showed up for a snowy Christmas morning meal. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Blogging, Winter Cardinal

Evening Grosbeaks – New to Life List

November 8, 2020 Elizabeth

A brand new bird for Steve & I! We've been seeing evening grosbeaks for a few days now. Here's a few pictures of the evening grosbeaks. Not the greatest pics. Here's an article about the irruption we experienced this fall: … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Fall BirdWatching, evening grosbeak

Toad Pics

July 22, 2020 Elizabeth

What's summertime with some toad pics? And, a squirrel raiding the feeder. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Blogging, Squirrels, Summer, Toads American Toad, Bufo americanus, Toads

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