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Bird Cam feeding observations: The Mourning Doves stay on the flat surface feeding, for the most part. Saw one feeding from one of the cylindrical feeders -- the one close enough to the rectangular platform on which the bird was standing. A Red-Bellied Woodpecker holds on and eats pecking at one of the cylindrical feeders. The same with the Downy Woodpecker. The Common Grackle is an equal opportunity and aggressive feeder. They feed from all feeders. Also, one flew into the rectangular platform holding an insect in its beak and pestered a Mourning Dove to move over so he could also grab some seed. The European Starlings, the Blue Jays and the Red-Winged Blackbirds try all the various feeding stations. Haven't seen a bird feeding from the oranges yet.
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During an afternoon walk in woods near were I live, I spotted a few Eastern Bluebirds. I have never seen them. I did not have the binoculars with me (???) I made mental notes of their behavior and appearance and later used Merlin to ID. I hope to go back to the same spot soon with binoculars this time so that I can verify my initial ID. I was able to stand pretty close to were they were perching to get a good look, which surprised me.
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The Merlin app is very useful. I have been able to learn more about other species in our area that I was having trouble identifying such as the Eastern Phoebe. A couple of pairs of Eastern Phoebes are nesting nearby. Am still working on identifying some other species ... it is a great exercise.
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Canada goose pair spotted in the neighborhood. Enjoy seeing them fly overhead.
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My favorite bird to watch from our patio is the American Goldfinch ... they come back every year and grace us with their flying acrobatics and their beautiful colors. Sadly, I am not able to take photos as I don't have such equipment, but they are a joy to watch.
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