In the Flicker of an Eye

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The Northern flickers are ground feeding woodpeckers that usually come in April through October as they pass through.  They mainly eat ants and beetles but will eat fruit and seeds. I am always thrilled to see this bird especially just … Continued

D for Doves

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There is always an abundance of mourning doves in and around the garden.  They are year round visitors and it is lovely to hear their wooing or cooing call in the spring and summer months. In winter they settle down … Continued

Osprey Wings

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What a wing span! The osprey landing on the nesting platform on the Moira River, Station Street, Belleville, Ontario, Canada. Just gorgeous! Have a lovely day.

At The Fly Thru Feeder

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The latest feeder is really popular with the birds.  I’m calling it the fly thru feeder as the birds can get right inside to enjoy the seed.  Perhaps it should be fly-thru like the drive-thru restaurants. The downy woodpecker lands … Continued