Chipping Sparrow

01
May

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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27
Nov

Birding in The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

Beautiful day with only a slight breeze.  Sunny.  45 – brisk! To begin, just where is The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and what is it like? The Alligator River NWR is on the easternmost point of the mainland of North Carolina.  The Alligator River is the western border of this refuge. What is this […]

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15
Jul

Dawn chorus

We are in the midst of hot and humid weather here in central Illinois.  July and August are always for heat lovers – and that is definitely not me. Give me long underwear, a heavy coat and hat, and I am in heaven! I love working outside and have gardens all around our house and […]

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