Red Bellied Woodpecker
This was a nice addition to the list becuase we
usually only have Downy's. This bird hangs around
mostly the peanut feeders.
(20110821)
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Wood Thrush
I didn't even know there was such a bird, but here
it is. I was told they're pretty common. As
our neighborhood ages, we get a larger variety of birds
over time. (20110824)
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Tufted Titmouse
This is another bird has probably been here before, but today
is the first day I noticed. This bird prefers the tube
peanut feeder.
(20080331)
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
I was told that these birds usually do not migrate
this far south in such great numbers, so this must be my
lucky year. Like his relatives, he prefers the tube
peanut feeder. A beautiful bird.
(20071018)
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White-crowned Sparrow
I saw this bird at just before dark and first
thought is was just an aberration. Then, I
discovered that there is actually a bird that looks like
this. Pretty bizarre.
(20080506)
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Rose-Breasted Grosebeak
Our daughter, Courtney, says she saw this bird today
and she described it pretty well, so we will give her
credit for it. :-)
(20080507)
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Tufted Titmouse
This is another bird has probably been here before, but today
is the first day I noticed. This bird prefers the tube
peanut feeder.
(20080331)
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
I was told that these birds usually do not migrate
this far south in such great numbers, so this must be my
lucky year. Like his relatives, he prefers the tube
peanut feeder. A beautiful bird.
(20071018)
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Cardinal
One of my favorites. They show up early
morning and late evening; sometimes during the day if
they get desperate. They don't like to feed in a
crowd. Both the male and female visit together.
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Carolina Chickadee
I like this bird. It is sleek looking and
visits the feeders occasionally throughout the day.
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Downy Woodpecker
I like this bird also. He usually shows up at
my nut tube when few others are around. He will
peck at the nuts for up to 5 minutes and sometimes just
hang on the feeder and look around.
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White-breasted Nuthatch
I don't see this bird too much, but when he comes
around, he prefers the tube nut feeder. Must be
how he got his name.
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Northern Flicker
I saw this bird for the first time today (20041223)
and didn't know what it was. He was around only
for a little bit, so maybe was just passing through.
The underside of his wings show a gold color in flight;
looks real neat. Saw him again today (20050123) so
he may become a regular.
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Goldfinch
These are neat little birds. This fall there
were a bunch of little ones feeding at both thistle
feeders. Now I only see them occasionally.
(20061015)
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House Finch
I saw one today with all the song sparrows. I
like this bird pretty well; I guess I like the red
coloration best.
(20041226)
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Junco (Snowbird)
I have these for the first time this year. We
have snow right now so they are easy to see. They
kind of scoot across the snow in a unique manner (unlike
other birds).
(20051214)
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Song Sparrow
I call these the dumb birds. They are not my
favorite, but they are hungry and there are a lot of
them. I'll just believe that all their activity
attracts other birds to the feeders (so I will let them
stay).
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Jack Sparrow
This Sparrow is not related to the Song or House
Sparrow, but I like him so here he is. |
Red Winged Blackbird
This bird has probably visited before, but this is
the first day I have seen one.
(20070514) |
Carolina Wren
A pretty neat little bird with very distinctive
markings. I saw this bird for the first time today
and he was mostly diligently pecking at the peanut
feeder.
(20050121) |
Blue Jay
Some people call these birds "bullies," but I think
they are cool looking birds. We see them occasionally,
but I believe they migrate south in winter. |
European Starling
Another one that is not a favorite, but they look
kind of neat. They just started showing up
recently (20041220) |
Brown-Headed
Cowbird
Neat bird (well, the male is) - only saw the pair
for a few minutes. This bird lets other birds
raise it's eggs. Strange.
(20050417) |
Ring-necked
Pheasant
This is the female version so there is no
ringed-neck or as much color. I saw this bird
feeding for a brief period last Sunday.
(20050926) |
Grackle
This bird ranks down along with the Starling, but I
do like its yellow "bug eye" look.
(20060621) |
Blackbird
Not a favorite, but he shows up occasionally. |
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