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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...]

Bird Photo Booth, BirdWatching American Robin, Nest Cam

What’s New Around the yard? Feeder & Flower updates

May 16, 2023 Elizabeth

Spring is an exciting time of year! Every day brings new visitors to the yard and new things are sprouting up and beginning to bloom. It's my favorite time of year because everything feels dynamic and the world is full of possibility. So, here's a few updates! Here's the … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Frogs, Insects, Landscaping, Monarchs, Spring

World Migratory Bird Day Celebration!

May 13, 2023 Elizabeth

This has been a great week for birding. Thursday, May 4th was a full moon. Friday, May 5th we saw the first Baltimore Oriole and the first Hummingbird and the first rose-breasted grosbeak of the season. There has been more rolling in every day since and today for Migratory Bird … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Spring

Curious Downy Woodpecker chooses a suet nugget

April 17, 2023 Elizabeth

We caught this curious male Downy Woodpecker at the feeder. He chooses a suet nugget rather than a seed! A pretty popular choice. Watch the video below! … [Read more...]

Bird Photo Booth, BirdWatching

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

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