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Getting Ready for Hummingbird Migration

By Jeff 6 Comments

My Apologies I wanted to apologize for not posting in a very long time. Last November 29th, we lost our 20 year canine companion, Maggie, rather suddenly to illness. It has been very tough on both my wife and I. I've had issues with anxiety that are just now starting to resolve. Grief can be a powerful reset for your mind and soul. I'm finally feeling like nearly my old self … [Read more...] about Getting Ready for Hummingbird Migration

My Early Bird Bluebirds

By Jeff 8 Comments

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My Bluebird History In my twenty years of feeding and caring for my back yard visitors, I've had a lukewarm relationship with bluebirds. It was years after I put up my first houses that I even had any of them look at them. Then, it became a yearly dance where sometime in late February/early March, a male would show a female one of the boxes she would ultimately reject. It … [Read more...] about My Early Bird Bluebirds

Technaxx TX-165 Full HD Birdcam Feeder Preview

By Jeff 4 Comments

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Technaxx TX-165 Full HD Birdcam Background A few months ago, I was contacted by Serhii, a Technaxx Marketing specialist. He wanted to know if I were interested in reviewing the Technaxx TX-165 birdcam feeder. He told me the company would send me the latest version free of charge with no strings attached. After I verified the company and product were totally legitimate (he's … [Read more...] about Technaxx TX-165 Full HD Birdcam Feeder Preview

The Easiest Way to Start Birding

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I know one of the things that discourages first-time birders is the information overload. Everybody who wants to start birding can get overrun by all the things they think they need to know before they start. They may have friends and neighbors who swear by this or that. Most of the time they just get discouraged and quit because all they've attracted to their back yards is … [Read more...] about The Easiest Way to Start Birding

Nikon Monarch 5 10×42 Binoculars Review

By Jeff 2 Comments

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First Look at the Nikon Monarch 5 10x42 Binoculars Serious bird watchers will go wherever great birding action is to be found. Half the fun is getting deep into the woods to find the elusive ruffled grouse. Or half-way up the mountain to get a close look at the eagles on the ledges above. Maybe even to the other side of the lake to see the nesting swans. Many birders love the … [Read more...] about Nikon Monarch 5 10×42 Binoculars Review

My First Ever Chickadee Nest Box Tragedy

By Jeff 42 Comments

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It Started Like Any Other I know we bird lovers who provide nest box homes for our back yard birds get so used to the cycle. We know every spring (or even late winter here in Nashville) we're going to see bluebirds, chickadees, titmice, wrens and others checking out our nest boxes. Somebody's going to make a home there. Doing all we can to help them and make sure everything is … [Read more...] about My First Ever Chickadee Nest Box Tragedy

Birding With Kids

By Jeff 6 Comments

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Birding With Kids If you’ve ever looked out your window in awe of the abundance of wildlife right in your own backyard, you might be ready for a new hobby. Birding, which is a pastime shared, according to the Audubon Society, by 47 million people in the US, is a relaxing activity you can do at home. And the best part: birding with kids is great because the kids are never too … [Read more...] about Birding With Kids

Preventing a Bunny Nest Tragedy in Your Yard

By Jeff 175 Comments

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Paying Attention Pays Off I've written previously about the benefits of paying attention on this blog. I'm glad that I still practice what I preach. I believe it will help me prevent a bunny nest tragedy. Let me explain. A little more than a week ago I noticed an Eastern Cottontail bunny in my back yard.  She (as it turns out) was doing the usual munching away at … [Read more...] about Preventing a Bunny Nest Tragedy in Your Yard

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