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The Chickadees chose to nest here again ❤️

#birds #backyard birds #nestwatch #chickadee #birds of Michigan #birdlovers #birds of north america #nature #birdphotography #ostdrossel #nestbox camera

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I am so sorry I haven’t been active here this week. I’ve been sick all week and had/ have no energy to go through bird photos or sit on the computer for longer. Hopefully this will be over soon.

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I always find it fascinating when nature does things that we cannot manipulate in any way and that remind us of how magnificent and powerful she is. And the amount of awe it inspires is not related to the size of the event or object. The upcoming solar eclipse is just as amazing as the summer molt of the Goldfinches. The weather is fine, the migratory birds are on their way, and yesterday I did some actual garden work. Yay, spring! Happy Sunday!

#birds #birdlovers #backyard birds #birds of michigan #birds of north america #American Goldfinch #they are also getting feistier #birdwatching #nature #Ostdrossel #birdphotography

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Special visitor yesterday!

#birds #birdlovers #backyard birds #birds of michigan #birds of north america #nature #birdwatching #cedar waxwing #they remind me of Miami Vice #ostdrossel #bird bath #Instagram

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Someone has woken up from hibernation and is visiting the water often. I am happy to see how healthy this groundhog looks.

#animal #Tiere #Groundhog #Murmeltier #yes I added an artificial voice #cute #funny #wildlife #nature #Ostdrossel #veggielover

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I have been impatiently waiting, but this morning, a lovely surprise happened - the first Hummingbird arrived, along with some more snow. The forecast for the rest of the week looks good, so I hope I can help this little trooper to make it.

#birds #backyard birds #birds of michigan #birds of north america #birdlovers #nature #birdwatching #April 1st #ostdrossel #birdphotography

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This year, there seems to be

an abundance of Cardinals in my yard, something that I am not complaining about at all! From afar they all kind of look alike but up close, their individuality becomes more obvious. I believe these are all different birds. So similar but also so different.

#birds #backyard birds #Northern Cardinal #King of the yard #Queen Red Eyebrow #Joshua Homme #birds of Michigan #birds of north america #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #Ostdrossel #birdphotography

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Happy Easter

to those who celebrate. I always find it fascinating to see what colors and shades the Grackles come in, and this year is no difference. There is a purple type, a more blue and green type, and some with bronze tones. And like every year, there is one that stumps me with its eye colors. Very dark, unlike the adults, but also not a youngster that early in the season. That is the one in the first two photos.

#birds #backyard birds #Common Grackle #Grackles #Count Grackula #birds of Michigan #birds of north america #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #Ostdrossel

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I cannot believe

that April is almost here now. Temperatures are looking very nice for the coming days, as well as the migration monitors online (this is a fantastic and fascinating source: https://birdcast.info/). The backyard is still slowly revocering from winter, and there has been a nice steady activity all week. Here are a couple of the current regulars. Have a wonderful Easter weekend!

(Titmouse, Pine Siskin, Redwinged Blackbird, Downy Woodpecker)

#birds #backyard birds #Tufted Titmouse #Pine Siskin #Redwinged Blackbird #Goldfinches #Downy Woodpecker

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Birds are wonderful

photo subjects for all kinds of reasons, but there are some with which I am always hoping for certain things to happen and capture. Right now, the Redwinged Blackbirds are in perfect constant near-explode mode, which results in the most hilarious but also most gorgeous photos.

#birds #backyard birds #Redwinged Blackbird #RWBB #epaulets #birds of Michigan #birds of north america #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #Ostdrossel #birdphotography

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Starlings are known to mimic sounds, and earlier today, this one cleared his throat and went to town. How many species can you hear?

#birds #backyard birds #european starling #sturnus vulgaris #beatbox #birds of michigan #birds of north america #birdlovers #nature #birdwatching #Ostdrossel

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Hello from a fresh and magical winter wonderland. I guess spring is taking a break. I kind of love it because I do not have to drive, and because snow days are always great for bird activity. Stay warm and safe out there!

Birds: Northern Cardinal, Darkeyed Juncos, Common Grackles, one MoDo, Redwinged Blackbirds

(Music: "Winter Love" by Sallandu)

#birds #backyard birds #birds of michigan #birds of north america #birdlovers #nature #birdwatching #snow day #pure Michigan #ostdrossel

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My favorite season,

spring, has finally arrived. On the calendar, at least, because we are currently experiencing a fun mix of wind, snow and sunshine. I know it is all part of the seasonal adjustment, and just knowing that there will probably not be another week-long deep frost makes my heart sing. The birds are staying close to food and water, and yesterday, this beauty’s hair was tussled in the breeze. I think the groundhog went back for some more napping though.

#birds #backyard birds #Northern Cardinal #Queen of the yard #pretty bird ladies #birds of Michigan #birds of north america #spring #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #Ostdrossel #happy hump day #birdphotography

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Robins are funny in that they cannot seem to stay away from a good bath opportunity. However, this bath is still a bit winterized with the stick and rocks, which made it hard for the bird to find a good spot. Always worth a try though 😆 Happy Tuesday!

#birds #backyard birds #birds of michigan #birds of north america #American Robin #birdlovers #nature #birdwatching #ostdrossel

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For weeks now,

the Goldfinches have looked like their change to the vibrant yellow summer feathers was about to start, but now, the really adventurous looks are popping up more and more. I thought the first one looked very interesting because he has a lot of features of a Common Redpoll.

#birds #backyard birds #American Goldfinch #Goldfinch #signs of spring #birds of Michigan #birds of north america #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #Ostdrossel #birdphotography

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The MoDos used the rain today to get a nice bath. As with food, they also fight about a spot in the tub - that wing up is pretty much flipping the bird in bird world 😆

#birds #backyard birds #MoDo #Mourning Dove #borb #birdbath #birds of michigan #birds of north america #birdlovers #nature #birdwatching #Ostdrossel

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It was very nice

in the last two days, today, I didnt even wear socks for quick runs outside. The Cardinals are singing up a storm, the Groundhog made a first showing, the Juncos begin to leave, and I have planted some tomato and okra seeds (inside still). I am also keeping an eye on migration forecasts, and things look very promising for the coming weeks. Here are two handsome male current regulars, showing all their colors to improve mating chances.

#birds #backyard birds #MoDo #Mourning Dove #borb #Common Grackle #Count Grackula #Gracks #birds of Michigan #birds of north america #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #signs of spring #Ostdrossel #birdphotography