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Blue Jays load up on peanuts before the storm

April 16, 2023 Elizabeth

After a week of beautiful sunshine, seasonally warm temperatures and dry skies, things began to turn today. We put the GoPro out for feeder action for just a couple of hours before the storm after filling all the feeders. We have some more footage to put together, but what we … [Read more...]

Bird Photo Booth, BirdWatching, Spring

Spring Feeder Compilation

April 13, 2023 Elizabeth

I had a tough work day but it was a beautiful day outside so it seemed like a good evening to get my GoPro going for bird feeder cam again. We've been in a real heat wave this week! I only filmed for just under an hour this evening. This is a compilation of all of the birds that … [Read more...]

Bird Photo Booth, BirdWatching

Spring Sighting – Eastern Towhee

April 8, 2023 Elizabeth

I spotted the towhee out the window, so these aren't the greatest pics, but I love seeing all of our migrators coming back! Starting to feel like spring has really sprung! … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Spring

Sharp Shinned Hawk catches Tufted Titmouse

March 31, 2023 Elizabeth

Steve was watching the birds in the backyard and saw everyone fly away. Then, a large bird chased a tufted titmouse right into the side of the house. Then, to Steve's surprise, the hawk landed right there by our back door. Right where the dogs go out to get his prey situated. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Circle of Life

Turkeys Visit

March 1, 2023 Elizabeth

We've been being visited by this flock of turkeys lately. It's a group of 10 - 12 toms. They are super fun to watch. They strut about, sometimes they fluff up and show all their feathers. They are sometimes bold and sometimes skittish. Really fun to watch. Here's a cool … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Dogs, Wild Turkey, Winter Duke

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