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Feature Friday – Rose Breasted Grosbeak

June 11, 2021 Elizabeth

male rose breasted grosbeak on bird bath

I've been a bit remiss about these Friday Features. We are still dealing with Tilda's illness and we've been working on lots of outdoor landscaping projects in our free time. I want to get back at it though! So, without further ado, here's our featured species for this week, … [Read more...]

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Feature Friday – Black Capped Chickadee

May 14, 2021 Elizabeth

We live on the edge of a decent sized woodlot with lots of woodpeckers and nuthatches and titmice and of course, the tiny chickadee. They are very fun birds to watch and learn from. They are year round residents and come to our feeders basically everyday. Chickadees are a … [Read more...]

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Feature Friday – Mourning Dove

May 7, 2021 Elizabeth

Mourning Doves - Hunted by Some, Revered by Some and Overlooked by Many. They are sort of ubiquitous and so are sometimes also overlooked for other flashier or migrating birds at the feeder. Mine typically feed on the ground, but occasionally come onto our large platform. … [Read more...]

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