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Baltimore Orioles (Birds) are here!

Posted on May 14, 2024 by jjspina

I was happy to see that the Baltimore Oriole birds are now here right after the hummingbirds. Of course I had to snap some photos as always of these beautiful birds. They truly are colorful and a pleasure to see … 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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Another Snowstorm in New England! Birds are hungry!

Posted on January 17, 2024 by jjspina

I woke up this morning 1/16/24 to snow, snow and more snow. It is expected to continue snowing all day. I love it as long as I don’t have to go out or drive in it. At breakfast I snapped … Continue reading →

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New Additions to the Fish Tank and Visitors to our Yard!

Posted on August 22, 2023 by jjspina

We have had a lot of problems with red algae once again so we added two Goby fish that are bottom feeders and good at cleaning up the tank. Here are several photos of them getting acclimated to their new … 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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Baltimore Oriole bird and Hummingbirds are now here!

Posted on May 18, 2023 by jjspina

It is time to celebrate because my two favorite birds have arrived looking for their feeders as in many years past. We can always tell if they have been here before since they instinctively know where my husband places their … Continue reading →

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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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What Makes an Author Tick?

Posted on January 16, 2023 by jjspina

I often ask myself this question. What makes me tick? What makes my fellow authors out there tick? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Writing & Publishing Word Art What makes me tick? It’s being excited about writing and publishing … 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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