Tag: birds
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Birds of Winter: From the Feeder
Northern Cardinal (Female) I initially had a different selection of images and a different theme in mind for this “Birds of Winter” post. But, when I sat down to write earlier this morning, sipping my coffee and looking out the window at the bird feeders, it dawned on me that it might be fun to…
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Birds of Winter, Part II
Red-shouldered Hawk I’ve really been enjoying photographing the birds this winter–and enjoying the mix of birds that are visiting my feeders and hanging out in the woods nearby. Of the photos in this post that I consider noteworthy, or that are among my favorites, the majority are woodpeckers. (I have an affinity for woodpeckers.) This…
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Mourning Doves in Love
I hadn’t planned on posting today. But as I was outside this morning messing with my new camera, I came across an incredible sight: two mourning doves loving each other. The pair were perched in a tree at the far end of the yard and spent several minutes bonding: preening one another, cuddling, biting, and…
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Birds of Winter
Eastern Bluebird It’s been a long time since I’ve posted any nature photos, and, now that winter’s here (or almost), I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share photos of our fall and winter birds. In North Carolina, we get plenty of migratory birds from the Northeastern US and parts of Canada, some…
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On Birdwatching
If you’ve been following this blog for awhile, you probably know how much I love nature. Hiking, camping, gardening, even raising butterflies. There aren’t very many outdoor activities (or critters) I don’t like. Although, I’ve never taken a particular interest in birds. Not until recently, that is. It seems over the past few months, I’ve…
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