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May 24, 2016 5:34 PM CST
Name: Marie
Ohio (Zone 6b)
Wow @GrammaChar, those are gorgeous photos!

DND, I've never sen that hummer feeder before. Is that a plastic tube it's hung with?

We're rebuilding our front porch so I haven't been able to take many pictures since the saw noises are keeping the birds at a distance but i did manage to nap a few.

Is this a juvenile brown headed cow bird?
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This titmouse (I think) and mourning dove were playing hide and seek with me
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May 24, 2016 7:17 PM CST
Name: Melanie
Lutz, Florida (Zone 9b)
Butterflies Enjoys or suffers hot summers Hummingbirder Birds Bee Lover Bookworm
Region: Florida Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Bromeliad Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Identifier Salvias
If you guys want to see my picture, you have to work for it! Rolling on the floor laughing

DND, that's a cool feeder! Lots of room for hummingbirds to eat. I'll try to send them your way!

Charlotte, you have bird envy!? Look at the cool birds you just posted!

Well, I woke up this afternoon and the first bird I saw was the Red-Shouldered Hawk. I was inside and took this through the sliding glass door and patio screen. I went outside and saw the Hawk, but it flew away. I guess it figured I already got my picture.

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Now, I've seen a bird a few times hanging out with the Tufted Titmice, but I knew this bird was different. I thought I knew what it was, but I didn't want to say until I had a picture. I think I've got Carolina Chickadees! FYI, most of my pictures are with its head down. I think it may have been eating a seed.

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I think I might be attracting new kinds of birds. I heard so many different calls today. One sounded like something you'd hear on one of those "Sounds of the Rainforest" CDs. Almost sounded like a monkey. I never did see what was making the noise, but I'll keep my eyes open.

I saw my Great Crested Flycatcher friend today. It was leaning down real low, fitting itself against the branch.

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The male Cardinal was on the fence until it decided to check out Dad's woodpile. Well, one of his woodpiles. He's a woodturner and we have multiple woodpiles. But they are good for wildlife.

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I think this Blue Jay was angry because it flew into my oak and then started squawking something fierce. I could see a much smaller bird up in the oak hopping around like it was agitated. But I couldn't see what that bird was.

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I had been a little worried that I hadn't seen the hummingbirds in the last couple of days. Granted, I hadn't been outside much, either. I could hear them chattering in the trees, today. I saw the male a couple of times, but didn't get his picture until I was watering the plants this evening. I think I must be "safe" when I'm watering. FYI, he's hovering to the left of the feeder.

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And since I'm always talking about my oak trees, and since people often have the wrong idea of what Florida looks like, I thought I'd take a picture of the grand oak on the corner. With all the Spanish Moss. I have to spot birds in that! The tree on the right is in the middle of the yard. It wasn't as full as the others so I'm growing Duranta up it. The butterflies and the hummingbird really like it.

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May 24, 2016 7:42 PM CST
Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
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Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Birds Ponds
Wonderful photos, everyone!!!! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.
Garden Rooms and Becky's Budget Garden
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May 24, 2016 7:44 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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Wonderful photos Christine, Charlotte and Marie!
The scissortail & roadrunner are COOL!!!
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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May 24, 2016 7:50 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
Melanie posted before I finished.
Great job Melanie!!!!!
I think I know who you think sounds like a monkey. I've often thought the same thing myself. Listen to the sounds of the Pileated Woodpecker especially the one that says the "fast wuk series call":
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/...
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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May 24, 2016 8:27 PM CST
Name: Melanie
Lutz, Florida (Zone 9b)
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Region: Florida Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Bromeliad Native Plants and Wildflowers Plant Identifier Salvias
Ann, you nailed it! Now, I have to be on the lookout for the Pileated Woodpecker. Better make friends with the new neighbors!
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May 24, 2016 8:34 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
I'm glad! I so often laugh when I hear them. They really do sound funny making that monkey noise. Then when they drum on this huge old widow maker oak we have, it sounds like the natives in the Congo. I can close my eyes & envision I'm in the jungles of Africa.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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May 24, 2016 9:18 PM CST
Name: Dnd
SE Michigan (Zone 6a)
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Garden Ideas: Level 2
Marie, Melanie, and anyone else interested in hummingbird feeders, the hummingbird feeder I used and posted a picture of is this one:
http://lilsweetyfeeders.com/

Supposedly, it is so durable that you can roll a truck over it without breaking it, but it's made of plastic. Thick plastic.
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May 24, 2016 10:57 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Morning Glories Critters Allowed Birds Houseplants Butterflies Garden Photography
Great photos everyone. Charlotte, those are two birds that I would love to see. Thumbs up
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May 24, 2016 11:07 PM CST
Name: Mika
Oxfordshire, England and Mento
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Great photos, everyone Hurray! Hurray! It's really cute the way the road runner puts his tuft up for the second photo - like a supermodel pose.

I adore big trees and your oaks are Lovey dubby Melanie (so are the birds!) I've been wondering what the fuzzy stuff was... now I know!

I would really love to need a hummingbird feeder, DND, sadly no use for them here. Sad Sad
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May 25, 2016 2:21 AM CST
Name: Marie
Ohio (Zone 6b)
Melanie, I am in awe of your magnificent moss covered oak trees!

DND, thanks for the link of the hummingbird feeder.
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May 25, 2016 6:48 AM CST
Name: Mika
Oxfordshire, England and Mento
Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Foliage Fan Critters Allowed Daylilies Irises Roses
Hostas Birds Multi-Region Gardener Cat Lover Dog Lover Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
A brave seagull and a feral kitten

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May 25, 2016 7:29 AM CST
Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!
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Butterflies Dragonflies Birds Cat Lover Dog Lover Garden Photography
How cute! It's always fun to see unlikely animals finding themselves together like that. Lovey dubby
May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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May 25, 2016 8:13 AM CST
Name: Marie
Ohio (Zone 6b)
What a bold seagull and brave kitty!
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May 25, 2016 8:16 AM CST
Name: Mika
Oxfordshire, England and Mento
Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Foliage Fan Critters Allowed Daylilies Irises Roses
Hostas Birds Multi-Region Gardener Cat Lover Dog Lover Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Thanks, Christine! I'm hoping that some of the (4 + 2) kittens will get tame enough to be adoptable, but the mother is also feral so they are very shy.
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May 25, 2016 9:37 AM CST
Maryland (Zone 7b)
Passionate about Native Plants
Bee Lover Salvias Native Plants and Wildflowers Hummingbirder Critters Allowed Garden Photography
Butterflies Birds Region: Texas Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Photo Contest Winner 2021
@cliftoncat Amazing photo!!!!!
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May 25, 2016 12:49 PM CST
Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.
Bookworm Charter ATP Member Region: California Hummingbirder Orchids Plant Identifier
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge)
I agree How Cute!
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May 25, 2016 5:00 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
Love it!
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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May 25, 2016 6:41 PM CST
Greencastle IN (Zone 5b)
Daylilies Hummingbirder Lilies Region: Indiana Dog Lover Echinacea
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mcash70 said:Great photos everyone. Charlotte, those are two birds that I would love to see. Thumbs up


I agree I agree I agree Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!

Oops! Meant to add I saw the first fledgling for this year tonight. Momma cardinal was feeding Safflower seed to her baby.
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.”
- Alan Keightley
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May 25, 2016 9:43 PM CST
Name: Dee Moore
Arroyo Grande, CA (Zone 9a)
Seller of Garden Stuff Seed Starter Garden Art Butterflies Annuals Cactus and Succulents
Greenhouse Container Gardener Region: California Winter Sowing Garden Photography I helped beta test the first seed swap
First set of pics using my new wildlife camera. The focus is a little off but the baby quail are just so cute!
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