My Blog

Welcome to My Blog!

This blog is where I’ll share what I’m seeing in our yard, in the gardens, and around our small lake—anything related to birds and gardening. I’d love to hear from you as well! Whether you’re observing something interesting or have a bird-related question, feel free to reach out. I don’t follow a strict blogging schedule, but I typically post every 4 to 7 days—sometimes more often. Let’s enjoy learning about birds together.

If you’d like to get in touch, please email me directly at lindahendricksspence@birdingbeyondthefieldguide.com.

  • 24
    Nov

    Counting Raptors

    Cleon and I are traveling.  We left our house, bird feeders, birdbath, and our bird cam in very good hands.  Thank you Miles, Justin, and Jean! So we can relax and just enjoy a few weeks of birding. As I have written in this blog, one of the best places to look for raptors is […]

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  • 19
    Nov

    Birding in east central Illinois

    From where we live in central Illinois, we drove east toward Indiana.  No destination in mind – just taking a long ride on a lovely fall day.  And we did see a few birds.  For me, it is never how many species, but the birds I am seeing – what are they doing?  And I […]

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  • 14
    Nov

    American Crows

    I just added a Video starring an American Crow and its sidekick – another American Crow.  I finally caught them rearranging the rocks in both birdbaths. Crows are amongst the most intelligent birds.  And they are not just smart, they are clever.  And as this video will show you, it seems to me they have […]

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  • 11
    Nov

    Now is a good time to look for hawks and falcons on your interstates and divided highways …..

    Earlier this week, Cleon and I drove about 25 miles to one of the cities closest to us to do some shopping – and to have a big breakfast that I did not have to cook.  Always a real treat for me!  As we drove home on the 15 miles of a divided 4-lane highway, […]

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  • 09
    Nov

    Surprise!

    Look who is back under the bird feeders at midnight – all fat and sassy!

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