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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...]

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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

Robins stretching in the nest!

May 25, 2023 Elizabeth

Here's an update on our nest full of robins! These parents have been so clean. I think we are getting closer to first flight! … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

Robin Nest Cam

May 24, 2023 Elizabeth

Setup one of our blink cameras as nest cam today. These little guys are getting fed like every 5 - 10 minutes this afternoon. I'll try to refrain from overloading you with nest videos! … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

Orchard Oriole visits the backyard!

May 23, 2023 Elizabeth

Another infrequent bird stopped by today! An orchard Oriole. Plus , some bonus video of male & female Baltimore Orioles in the bird bath! … [Read more...]

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