Category Archives: Bird feeders

My favorite birds are now here – Hummingbirds!

Posted on May 7, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent two years ago about Hummingbirds. This year I spotted my first one on 5/4/26. I didn’t react quick enough to snap a photo, so I will share all these photos from the past of … Continue reading →

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Caring for the birds!

Posted on March 19, 2026 by jjspina

Now that the snow is finally gone on our deck, we can go out there and refill the feeders to keep the birds happy. John put out the bluebird feeder which attracted the beautiful bluebirds. He moved the birdhouse that … Continue reading →

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Cold and snow – When will it go?

Posted on February 5, 2026 by jjspina

We have had a cold, snowy winter so far and another month and a half to go. I will be ready for the warmer weather ahead. I’m sure the poor animals will be too. They are surely struggling to stay … Continue reading →

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A little surprise!

Posted on June 26, 2025 by jjspina

We have bird feeders on our back deck. One of them is for bluebirds and is filled with dried meal worms. There is only one hole on the front for entrance and exit. Some birds get confused and do not … Continue reading →

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Weather is wet but Hummingbirds and Orioles are now here!

Posted on May 6, 2025 by jjspina

New England recently had a few beautiful, sunny days in the 70’s and 80. This week we are expecting rain every day. Not a good week but the birds don’t seem to mind it. I was thrilled to see the … Continue reading →

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My favorite birds are now here – Hummingbirds!

Posted on May 6, 2024 by jjspina

I was excited to see my favorite birds arrive on 5/2/24. I look forward with great anticipation to seeing them. It really feels like spring when they are here. They brighten my day each time they appear and are amazing … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are leaving soon!

Posted on August 17, 2023 by jjspina

It’s so sad to say that the beautiful and incredible hummingbirds that we see each day lately are getting ready to leave on their long trek south. They are seen often tanking up at all of our feeders. I have … Continue reading →

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Bird Watching is so much fun!

Posted on December 9, 2022 by jjspina

When I am not writing, reading, blogging, reviewing and editing books I am bird watching. One day I am going to write a story about the birds I watch outside my kitchen slider. They are too cute, comical and entertaining … Continue reading →

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Birds, Birds and More Birds!

Posted on September 26, 2022 by jjspina

While having my morning coffee I witnessed this display or should I say frenzy of birds as they fought over dried meal worms in a bluebird feeder! This feeder has only one hole to enter and exit. The birds. Sparrows, … Continue reading →

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Birds, Birds and More Birds!

Posted on June 15, 2022 by jjspina

I love watching the birds from my kitchen and dining windows. They come in all colors, sizes and shapes. My favorite are the hummingbirds, blue birds and Baltimore Oriole birds. They are the most colorful of all the birds. Oops, … Continue reading →

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