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Hobbyists interested in bird watching.
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Robin pecking house windows
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I have a friend who is remodeling a house,and he found a robin's nest with eggs in it which had some how been sealed in around the house eaves. There is a robin who keeps pecking at various windows around the house. The man wonders if there might be a connection between the two. Thanks, Ted in Mich.... more »
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orioles and oranges
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A few days ago I saw a Baltimore oriole in my yard, the first I can remember. To encourage him to hang around I put out an orange slice. He came back for it, and has been a regular since. Today there were two hanging around. How long should I leave a piece of orange out before replacing it? The... more »
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On deck
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In the tray this morning: Grackles and bluejays, looking like the GOC in their smart uniforms, some staring up into the sky, some doing the Darth Vader thing, giving raucous orders. LBBs and a catbird in and out to grab a bite. On the ground mule deer. And now to the consternation of the skywatchers, the turkeys have arrived.... more »
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Orange colored Scarlet Tanager
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The new Hawk's Bluff Park in Batavia, Illinois (to be formally dedicated this weekend) has turned out to be a nice migrant trap. Over the past several days we have seen 9 warbler species (Yellow- rumped, Yellow, Nashville, Black-throated Green, Chestnut-sided, Blackburnian, Magnolia, Black-and-White, American Redstart), plus... more »
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NW Chicago Suburban Migratory Bird Event
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Lake Arlington-International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Park District. Organized by Joan Bruchman and Prairie Woods Audubon members Pat Prichard & Kate Weber. This community event is the fourth annual IMBD to be held at Lake Arlington. There will be informational tables and displays; bird walks... more »
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NW Chicago Suburbs Migratory Bird Event
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Lake Arlington-International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Arlington Heights Park District. Organized by Joan Bruchman and Prairie Woods Audubon members Pat Prichard & Kate Weber. This community event is the fourth annual IMBD to be held at Lake Arlington. There will be informational tables and displays; bird walks... more »
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Bird Feeders
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Hi, Live outside of Boston. There seem to be zillions of designs out there, and I imagine more brain power has been put into this problem than in developing nuclear energy, but is there any consensous as to which brand and model represent the "most" squirrel proof hanging bird feeder available ? I've tried several, and they always seem to outwit me.... more »
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Shes back
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last year I posted about a robins nest under my porch. I wanted to tear down the porch and I found a nest on top a stack of garbage about 4 feet high. I saw the eggs so I waited. The eggs hatched and I waited. one day i go out and see the nest crooked so I straightned it out. Later i go out one day and see a chick on the ground. I put it back in and it flew... more »
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Migrating birds?
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I had a very strange experience last night or rather early this morning. About 4 o'clock I was awakened by a bird singing. It sounded like a vireo and it sounded like it was in my kitchen! I tried to go back to sleep but it keep waking me up so about 5 I got up and went outside. there seemed to be 3-maybe 4- vireos singing as... more »
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Trout Lilly
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This common wildflower is named for the brown leaf mottling that resembles the markings of a Brown Trout. In spite of being common, it supposedly takes about 7 years before the plant first flowers. js
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