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.
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03May
Purple Martins
Cousins Jean, Rachel, Jess and I went plant shopping yesterday. This was Jean’s and my 18th year of doing this – always the first Friday in May. We have several greenhouses we visit and buy all the plants we want for our gardens – we are both avid gardeners. Normally I do not endorse or […]
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01May
More birds arriving safely from migration!
You may not see all these birds on the livestream cams. Some do not come to the feeders at all. Most will use the birdbaths – at least to drink – but they are often there and gone almost faster than you can blink an eye. But I wanted you to know they are here […]
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30Apr
Everybody is back at the feeders and birdbaths!
Looks like everyone made it back from migration – Cleon and I are very happy! Migration is dangerous for every bird. Many never make it to their destination – especially younger birds. We have no of way of knowing if these are the same birds that lived here last spring and summer, but at least […]
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27Apr
Blasted Raccoons!!!!!
Sometimes when stuff happens it is just sooooooo aggravating. Which is what Cleon and I experienced this morning when we looked out at the hummingbird and oriole feeders that you could see on the birdbath cam. Both cups of the oriole feeder were on the ground and licked clean. The lids were off two of […]
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25Apr
All the new things going on!
Spring is the time for new beginnings, arrivals, and wild swings of weather. If you have been watching the birdfeeder cam over the last few weeks, you have seen the feeders swaying in the wind – which does not seem to deter the birds at all. Here is what is happening in our yard and […]