Category Archives: birds

Spring is really here!

Posted on April 14, 2023 by jjspina

I recently took a couple of walks in the beautiful spring weather – 60’s and low 70’s! I love getting out and breathing in the warmer air that is clear and clean without the pollen which will come soon along … Continue reading →

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More Snow and Blue Birds!

Posted on January 26, 2023 by jjspina

As I sit having my lunch after the latest snowfall I am fascinated by the myriad blue birds that stop at our meal worms feeder. They can’t seem to get enough of these tasty dried worms. Yuck! Here are some … 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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Hummingbirds are getting ready to leave soon!

Posted on August 27, 2022 by jjspina

I have been watching the hummingbirds who are tanking up for their long trip down south. They are busily flitting from one feeder to another. We have five feeders out there for them to feast upon. There are so many … 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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The Amazing Baltimore Oriole – Bird! They have arrived!

Posted on May 10, 2022 by jjspina

This is a post I sent in the past that says it all about this amazing bird – The Baltimore Oriole! They remember to come back to the feeder that my husband puts out in the same place the past … Continue reading →

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Turkeys on Parade!

Posted on May 6, 2022 by jjspina

It is that time of year when turkeys strut their stuff by fanning their incredible plumage! They are quite the sight to see! Here are some photos I keep snapping as they parade around our neighborhood and into our yard! … Continue reading →

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Bluebirds, Bluebirds and More Bluebirds at our Feeders!

Posted on February 21, 2022 by jjspina

We just love watching the birds eat at our feeders. My favorite are the beautiful bluebirds. They are just gorgeous with their brilliant blue plumage and tan chests. The males are even brighter than the females. Here are some photos … Continue reading →

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Bird Visitors – Large and Small!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by jjspina

Do you wonder sometimes how little creatures survive the cold winter months with ice, snow and freezing temperatures? I do all the time. My husband feeds the birds so much that I think they should be added to our taxes … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are getting ready to travel south again!

Posted on September 9, 2021 by jjspina

My favorite bird of all is the hummingbird. This is an amazing little creature that can fly backwards, forward, up and down while drinking from feeders or flowers. This is a sad time for me. These lovely little visitors to … Continue reading →

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