Tag Archives: Turkeys

Pumpkin eaters!

Posted on October 6, 2025 by jjspina

We recently put two pumpkins out on our front steps. We are keeping an eye on them for any critters who love to eat pumpkins. There are little teeth marks already on them. We sprayed them with vinegar but they … Continue reading →

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A Winged Visitor today!

Posted on August 21, 2024 by jjspina

We had a surprise visitor to our back deck today at dinner time. We were enjoying watching the birds avidly eating at the feeders we have. Suddenly John saw a large bird fly by our window causing all the birds … Continue reading →

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A winter visitor!

Posted on February 3, 2024 by jjspina

As I have mentioned in previous posts we have many visitors to our yard and neighborhood. The most frequent visitors are the myriad turkeys who come daily. They appear to be multiplying in front of our eyes. I don’t know … 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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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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Busy Bird Feeders on our Back Deck!

Posted on April 21, 2021 by jjspina

Our three bird feeders have been used by some hungry birds lately. I think it was since the recent spring snowstorm we had. They are filling up again in case more inclement weather comes about. Smart birds! The birds are … Continue reading →

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Snow, Snow, and More Snow and Soup too!

Posted on January 4, 2018 by jjspina

A couple of days ago these deer were outside my front window on the right and in my backyard on the left. It hadn’t even gotten dark yet. They always wait after dusk to roam around out in the open … Continue reading →

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