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Friday, October 14, 2016

Birds of the North Woods

The birds we saw around Sand Lake were typical of the north woods in September.  But my sister puts out a fair variety of food when they're there, so the birds are used to coming right to the front porch.  I sat there for some time trying to get pictures; at least some of them turned out ok!

 Blue Jay

Chickadee 

White-breasted Nuthatch (on a distant pine)

Red-breasted Nuthatch 

Downy Woodpecker 

Red Squirrel - I love how his tail shows up in the sun!


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13 comments:

  1. DJanOctober 14, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    I just love your bird pictures, and that red squirrel is even a cutie! Nuthatches and their upside-down ways are a personal favorite. :-)

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  2. our awesome travelsOctober 14, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    I too love your bird pics, soon they be heading south along with us.

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,October 15, 2016 at 6:26 AM

      The birds pictured in Stew's pictures do not migrate south; they spend the winter here with us.

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  3. Marie SmithOctober 14, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    Great photos! The squirrel is a beautiful shot!

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  4. RedOctober 14, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    You're a patient photographer to get these shots.

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  5. TaborOctober 15, 2016 at 2:45 AM

    Yes, our birds now come in for food. They are so interesting.

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,October 15, 2016 at 6:25 AM

    Great selection of some of our iconic species. The only thing I might suggest is that you accord the Chickadee is its full name, Black-capped Chickadee. Although it is the only chickadee found in our area there are several other species of chickadee.....Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Mountain Chickadee, Boreal Chickadee...etc.

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  7. HappyKOctober 15, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    I think they turned out very well. : )
    Yes, I like the light on the squirrels tail too.

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  8. William KendallOctober 15, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    The woodpecker is my favourite.

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  9. Lowcarb team memberOctober 15, 2016 at 7:08 PM

    Lovely to see all these birds ...

    All the best Jan

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  10. Woody MeristemOctober 15, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Really handsome male red-breasted nuthatch, his color is great.

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  11. DebbieOctober 16, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    all regular visitors at my house, you photographed them beautifully!!! and i especially enjoyed mr. squirrel and his "illuminated" tail. you can't talk about the birds without including them!!!

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  12. LindaOctober 16, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    Hi Furry...
    Great bird shots...love the Jay!
    We have a family at the cottage...very brave at the feeder, and I filled the birdbath for them! Loved it!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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