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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Yard bird list is stalled

If it were not for a Field Sparrow I heard singing in an open area adjacent to the property, July would have been devoid of new Yard Bird species identified. Since moving to Connecticut in early January I have seen or heard 66 species from the confines  of the property, 16 of which I was unable to photograph on-site.    

We never saw the progeny of the Eastern Bluebird pair which utilized one of the back yard nest boxes. I assume that they fledged successfully but retreated to the edge of  woodlands in the back acreage where I have seen the adults flying with food for them:  



The bluebird box may now being claimed by a pair of House Wrens which have been inspecting it:

Some local birders have seen bluebirds feeding cowbird chicks. We had a pair of Brown-headed Cowbirds which spent a great deal of time loafing near the bluebird nest:



Although the males are said to not take part in selection of nests to be parasitized, a male cowbird often roosted on top of the box, even when the bluebirds were actively bringing in nest materials:

The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are going through 1/4 cup of table sugar daily. We sometimes have as many as four mobbing our single feeder. (The red color reflects on the white breast of the hummingbird) :



All my photos so far have been of adult female hummingbirds. I have had fleeting views of a single male, but never with camera ready.

The Eastern Chipmunks have had litters of 4-5 pups. For the first week or so, the siblings gather together with their mother and playfully interact. Then, as they mature, adults become less tolerant of their antics and begin to chase them away from under the feeders. At first, they exhibit very little fear of humans. A house cat which visits at nighttime certainly benefits from their innocence. This one has filled its cheek pouches with seeds which have been scattered under the feeder (iPhone photo from about 4 feet): 

By nature, chipmunks are solitary creatures, coming together only during breeding season. This adult was chirping loudly after I disturbed it by walking close to its burrow:

This White-tailed Deer fawn which we sighted on July 14 may be the same one seen as a newborn back on June 30. I only caught this photo with my iPhone as it hastily retreated. 

However, the next day the fawn was so close by that I could not fit it in the camera frame:

Since our family took occupancy of the home only last October, the spring floral displays are unpredictable. Orange Daylily: 

I believe this is a deep red variety of daylily:


Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) occupies a wild area next to the woodland. It is a native non-invasive plant, but also may be cultivated:


Sunsets are spectacular most evenings. Since we are at a greater elevation, on clear mornings we also get a good view of Hartford and the Connecticut River valley, eleven miles away.

This is the view from our bedroom window:

City lights become visible at dusk:


Linking to:



Skywatch Friday

Weekend Reflections

Saturday's Critters

BirdD'Pot

All Seasons

Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday)

Wild Bird Wednesday

My Corner of the World
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26 comments:

  1. Such beautiful photos! So much fun seeing them all.

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  2. THe bird flying into the feeder shots are fabulous - I also like the deer kicking it's hind legs as it runs away - you really see the 'action'. Lovely work! #DND

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  3. You may be stalled on your bird list but you have a lot of wildlife to look at and the views from the property, my goodness they are wonderful.

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  4. Always a pleasure to dive into your collection. I love your son's home and the incredible view you have, Ken.

    There is something very endearing about the blazing star and the lilies are gorgeous to say the least.

    The birds especially the humming birds seem to be having quite a field day.

    Hope you are feeling well and taking good care and resting enough. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  5. You truly have some incredible views from your property. I think my favorite is from your bedroom. Lucky you!!

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  6. You have wonderful views where you live..so nice for you..Beautiful photos as always..

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  7. Kenneth, I always enjoy seeing your bird photos, especially the Blue Birds.

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  8. Sorry to read of the diminished bird count in July. What magnificent views from your bedroom!

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  9. Hello Ken,
    You do have beautiful views! The House Wrens do seem to take over, I feel sorry for the Bluebirds. Great captures of the Hummingbirds, they are always on the move. Awesome shots of the cute fawn. Beautiful flowers and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  10. Perhaps the middle of summer has an effect on not many new birds being seen? The ones you ARE seeing are pretty spectacular!

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  11. Excellent images of birds. The view from your bedroom is surreal.

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  12. I love the view from the bedroom best! It's gorgeous and I know it is different every day. Love that you are seeing hummers at your feeder. I'm surprised we don't see more here in our flowers. Enjoy your weekend!

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  13. What a lovely post ! I love the deer posing for camera, that sunset is mind blowing. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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  14. Hello, :=) Your bird captures are fabulous. I love the Bluebird and the House Wren images. This is the second block I have visited which mentions, and shows pictures of the Cow Bird being fed by the Blue Bird. It does seem incredible that the Bluebird can't tell the difference between it's own chicks, and chicks of the larger Cowbird. Nature is astounding! All your nature shots are lovely, with beautiful views, and sky images.
    All the best.

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  15. What wonderful photos of all of the wildlife coming to your feeders and living around your new home! Thank you for sharing your story. Stopping over from Image-in-ing link up party. :)

    Barb Chapman
    www.frenchethereal.net

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  16. It seems to be a little paradise. The captures are wonderful.

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  18. Great photos! I especially like the Hummingbirds!
    Lovely flowers! Spectacular sky views!
    Thanks for your comment on my blog.

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  19. Fantastic sky. Mother Nature is flexing her beauty muchles. Not too shabby place to live by the looks of it.

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  20. Such lovely nature photos! Our hummingbirds have been drinking a lot too.

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  21. Such a wonderfully diverse place you live in! The wildlife are amazing. I would never get tired of looking out your window :)

    Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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