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« Reply #30 on: June 07, 2012, 07:22PM » |
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In early April, I found a robin's nest under my front porch, which had to be from last year because, at that point, the robins had not returned to my area of northern Vermont. To my surprise (because of all the predators up here) the nest still had an unhatched egg and one that had hatched. I guess they like my front porch because they're back there again this year. Also, I have another robin's nest, complete with at least one hatchling in my wood shed.
Speaking of predators, last Saturday, I saw a red fox carting off one of the ruffed grouse that live on my property. The grouse was almost as big as the fox, so I'm sure the fox family dined well that night. BTW, although they take the occasional grouse, I like to have the foxes around because: 1) they're beautiful animals; and 2) they help keep other less desireable species (e.g., raccoons, groundhogs, and skunks) under control.
I'm very pleased to see the hummingbirds have returned. I had them around last year when the hostas were in bloom, and was concerned that I wouldn't see them again until the hostas bloomed this year - in another 4 - 6 weeks. But, the hummers have taken a shine to the fuchsias I have hanging on my front porch, so (hopefully) they'll be around for the entire summer.
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« Reply #31 on: June 08, 2012, 06:29PM » |
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« Reply #32 on: June 27, 2012, 06:08PM » |
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I walk to work on Saturdays because of the different bus schedule. The last few weeks there have been a "murder of crows" (yes...that's what a group of these birds are called ) who looked liked they wanted to target me as I passed them bye. They are always in the same spot on the road. They are so raucous and aggressive looking. I thought they were trying to live up to their group name! I have just kept a low profile and so far it has been okay. But I have heard of crows "dive-bombing people before.  |
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« Reply #33 on: July 21, 2012, 03:17PM » |
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Hey...Thanks for the link.  I had not heard of this bird before. The link provides some interesting info. That sure is a good size brood "mama" is leading about. |
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« Reply #34 on: July 21, 2012, 05:23PM » |
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 thanks EVI Hi Kev, I sneeked into your account as you know, wanted to say: love you!!!! Love, Evi. |
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« Reply #35 on: July 21, 2012, 05:35PM » |
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Maybe if a mockingbird comes into your neighborhood, you can teach it an Irish accent. |
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« Reply #36 on: July 24, 2012, 07:23PM » |
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Wow...she is one busy mama!  I'm glad they are wily and elusive. |
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« Reply #37 on: July 25, 2012, 06:11AM » |
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my neighbor`s niece from Ireland was here this past weekend. She came over to use my computer and saw the squirrels and blue jays. Apparently they don`t have jays in County Langford and Diane thought they were " quite looooovely" in her Chloe accent. " ahnd what are they, then??? jays??? the cooooolor is soooo looooovely" |
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thanks EVI Hi Kev, I sneeked into your account as you know, wanted to say: love you!!!! Love, Evi.
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« Reply #38 on: July 26, 2012, 06:30PM » |
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my neighbor`s niece from Ireland was here this past weekend. She came over to use my computer and saw the squirrels and blue jays. Apparently they don`t have jays in County Langford and Diane thought they were " quite looooovely" in her Chloe accent. " ahnd what are they, then??? jays??? the cooooolor is soooo looooovely" Did she say what kind of birds they DO have in Ireland?  |
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« Reply #39 on: July 27, 2012, 05:15AM » |
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my neighbor`s niece from Ireland was here this past weekend. She came over to use my computer and saw the squirrels and blue jays. Apparently they don`t have jays in County Langford and Diane thought they were " quite looooovely" in her Chloe accent. " ahnd what are they, then??? jays??? the cooooolor is soooo looooovely" Did she say what kind of birds they DO have in Ireland? well, we know they have songbirds |
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thanks EVI Hi Kev, I sneeked into your account as you know, wanted to say: love you!!!! Love, Evi.
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« Reply #40 on: July 28, 2012, 07:21PM » |
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my neighbor`s niece from Ireland was here this past weekend. She came over to use my computer and saw the squirrels and blue jays. Apparently they don`t have jays in County Langford and Diane thought they were " quite looooovely" in her Chloe accent. " ahnd what are they, then??? jays??? the cooooolor is soooo looooovely" Did she say what kind of birds they DO have in Ireland? well, we know they have songbirds ...and so many varieties- blond, redheaded, brunette, brown....etc. |
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« Reply #41 on: July 29, 2012, 03:56PM » |
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my neighbor`s niece from Ireland was here this past weekend. She came over to use my computer and saw the squirrels and blue jays. Apparently they don`t have jays in County Langford and Diane thought they were " quite looooovely" in her Chloe accent. " ahnd what are they, then??? jays??? the cooooolor is soooo looooovely" Did she say what kind of birds they DO have in Ireland? well, we know they have songbirds ...and so many varieties- blond, redheaded, brunette, brown....etc. I have to agree with that!!!!!look , there`s a blonde headed fiddler! |
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thanks EVI Hi Kev, I sneeked into your account as you know, wanted to say: love you!!!! Love, Evi.
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« Reply #42 on: July 29, 2012, 04:28PM » |
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Otherwise known as the "Pileated Pixie"  |
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« Reply #43 on: July 30, 2012, 05:52AM » |
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is that a ruby throated Irish worbbler???
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« Reply #44 on: August 29, 2012, 05:08PM » |
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Nice shot. I wonder how widespread these birds are? |
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