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Lazy Hounds & Hummingbirds Knocking

June 19, 2023 Elizabeth

Did you know that a coonhound can take up an entire queen size bed? Meanwhile - Duke loves this time of year. He's definitely been slowing down some but he still likes to get outside and walk about a bit. Meanwhile this hummingbird has been checking out EVERYTHING … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Dogs, Spring

Spring Yard Updates & Hummingbirds!

June 4, 2023 Elizabeth

I'm in Traverse City at Annual Conference but still got to do a little backyard birdwatching on my security cams this morning. This little guy would like Steve to take care of the nectar while I'm away! Steve sent some pictures of the circle flower bed progress. We've still … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Dogs, Landscaping

Irises & Allium – Birds and More!

May 31, 2023 Elizabeth

While the tulips didn't work out as planned and the daffodils and hyacinth have faded, the new circle bed is still producing food for pollinators and some beauty in the yard. Our irises have started to bloom. We see at least 3 varieties. The white ones that came from my church. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Landscaping, Spring

First Flight Video!

May 29, 2023 Elizabeth

Here's the first flight video from my last robin to leave the nest. They used the camera as a launching pad! They hopped from nest to camera & then flew off the backside of the camera the opposite way as I expected. This all transpired at about 8:20pm last night. Such fun … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

Robin First Flight – No Video?

May 28, 2023 Elizabeth

So despite multiple cameras, I have no video evidence of the first flight of the first baby Robin to leave the nest. Technology let me down! However, in a stroke of luck, Steve managed to see it live because he was outside & showing a friend the nest. We are waiting to see … [Read more...]

BirdWatching Nest Cam

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

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