I saw the first tree sparrow that has arrived from up north. He should be joined by others soon. We usually have about a dozen over the winter months. They look just like the chiip... Read More ...
Northern Shrike Hunting
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November 18, 2008
This northern shrike was here this time last year. All the song birds scrambled as if a hawk was in the ... Read More ...
Migrating Robins in Crabapple Tree
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November 17, 2008
We still have robins migrating through our area. This morning, 3 robins were perched in our backyard tree gobbling down... Read More ...
Starling in Winter Plumage
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November 17, 2008
European starlings go through an amazing plumage transition every fall. They are tanking up on crabapples at our p... Read More ...
Young Female Bluebird
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November 16, 2008
Here is the young female bluebird that is coming in regularly with the 2 adults. She had her head pointed into a stiff ... Read More ...
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2nd Year Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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July 8, 2008
This is a second year male rose-breasted grosbeak. He doesn't have as much red on his breast as the full adult. He tussled with the adult male for feeder space and lost. In this shot, he is looking like he is doing penalty box time for his behavior.