Black-Capped or Carolina Chickadee?

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“Those are Black Capped Chickadees,” declared the man next to us. Yes, I thought, COSI is north of Interstate 70 but, if that chickadee flies a quarter of a mile south, across the highway, people at the Grange Audubon Center would identify that very same bird as a Carolina Chickadee! Why? Location, location, location, it’s all about location. Melanie Shuter had shared this chickadee I.D. tip with me just weeks earlier. Since then I have been learning all I can about the whimsical little chickadee.

Location, location, location

Cooper's Hawk Vs. Squirrel At The Bird Feeder

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When a pair of the squirrels scooted up a nearby tree, things got testy, in an adversarial kind of way. Perched on a thin limb that gave it a great vantage point to observe the goings-on at the feeder was a meat-eater, a predator, a Cooper's hawk.

Backyard standoff ends in peaceful parting

Bird Feeders Are Ready For Winter

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According to a report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more people feed birds than hunt or fish combined. In fact, 60 million people in the United States alone feed wild birds. The type of feed offered and the location of feeders will determine the species of birds that come to your back yard.

Winter is a season for watching, waiting and anticipation

Some Reasons Birds Aren't Visiting Your Bird Feeder

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I don’t think a passing bald eagle or even an infrequently soaring hawk would cause birds to shy away from feeding areas for any length of time. A sudden local shortage of birds can result from a frequent, unwelcome visit from a resident hawk. When a sharp-shinned or Cooper’s hawk appears on the scene, birds appear to “freeze” without any movement and can remain motionless for as long as a half-hour. 

Several factors could account for ‘shortage’ of birds

Cardinals Enjoy A Snowy Bird Feeder

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Nice video of cardinals at the bird feeder while it is snowing.

Cardinals On A Snowy Bird Feeder

Cardinals On The Snowy Bird Feeder

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Enjoy watching the cardinals at the bird feeder while the snow falls:

Cardinals On The Snowy Bird Feeder

Watching Birds In The South

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My very favorite coastal bird in South Carolina is the Brown Pelican. They are so majestic, whether they are flying in formation, hanging out on the docks waiting for scraps from the shrimp and fishing boats coming in or fishing on their own. The first time I ever saw a Brown Pelican dive for fish, it scared me to death! 

Read more: http://www.thetandd.com/news/opinion/blogs/day_tripper/article_8ce75fdc-e078-11e0-9758-001cc4c03286.html#ixzz1YAaWyqUJ

Birding in The South!

Look What's Happening At This Bird Feeder

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A time laspe of activity around the bird feeder.

What's happening at the bird feeder.

Spring Brings Colorful Birds To The Bird Feeder

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In May, there's nothing prettier at the bird feeder than male goldfinches wearing brand-new bright gold suits, crisp black caps and newly painted yellow-orange bills. They feed next to male cardinals, which are attired in brilliantly royal crimson, seasonally bright to impress the girls.

Migrant birds give spring an extra burst of color 

A May Afternoon At The Bird Feeder

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An early May afternoon at the feeder finds the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Cardinals, Blue Jays and Red Bellied Woodpeckers fighting for position.

A May Afternoon at the Bird Feeder at Journey's End

Bird Feeder Owner vs Squirrels

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Like many homeowners, I enjoy watching birds at my bird feeder in the winter months. All season long, we have an abundance of feathered visitors – chickadees, nuthatches, finches; ground feeders like cardinals and juncos; and many sparrows and starlings.

Rocketing Rodents

Setting Up a Garden Habitat To Help The Wild Birds

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Whether you live in a busy town, a suburb, or a rural area, there is much that you can do in your garden to help our feathered friends by planting trees, shrubs and perennials that provide them with food and nesting habitat.

Gardening for the birds and wildlife

Rare Yellow Cardinal Spotted At The Bird Feeder

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Wow, it would be so neat to see a yellow cardinal.

 Two rare yellow cardinals were spotted in Boyle County, Ky.

Rare Yellow Cardinals Spotted In Kentucky

Build A Platform Bird Feeder

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Great article detailing how to build a platform bird feeder. The kids will really enjoy this project!

Here is a simple weekend project for you and the kids — a fun way to see which type of birds are hiding in the trees in your neighborhood.

Build it and they’ll come: A simple bird feeder

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Tips For Feeding Birds At A Bird Feeder

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The feeder has four legs and is about 6 feet high. It’s equipped with an expansive tray, a plastic roof to keep the seeds dry and a shield to ward off squirrels.

Feathered friends | Area residents offer tips on attracting birds

Observing Bird Behavior At The Bird Feeder

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Nice article noting the behavior of various birds and comparing it to humans.

There is a platform outside my office window where I feed birds, and therefore watch birds.

Dablemont: Bird watching shows distinctive behavior patterns

A Day At The Bird Feeder

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See how many species of birds you spot on this bird feeder.

336 images of my bird feeder on January 20, 2011. Many species of birds visit my feeder throughout the day. How many did you count?

A Day in the Life of My Bird Feeder

Watch The Birds At The Winter Bird Feeder

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Nice video of a bird feeder with birds visiting on a snowy day.

On a snowy day, cardinals and a downy woodpecker visit a bird feeder

Bird Feeder on a Snowy Winter Day

Video Of A Homemade Bird Feeder

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Nice video featuring a homemade bird feeder.

my son made this feeder and video. the images and sounds are really nice so i thought i'd post it

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The Gifts That A Bird Feeder Brings

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Very nice post about how easy it is to get hooked watching birds at your bird feeder.

For 16 winters now, it has rested in its corner on the back deck, right outside the kitchen window, right beside my chair.

Bird feeder brings cardinals, happiness