Stan and Mrs Stan
The beautiful cardinals add a striking color contrast to the winter snow.
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Cerulean Aves
The bright colors of the bluebirds nesting in the yard are a sure sign of the coming spring.
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Twenty Seven Ninety Six
The beautiful blue jays were a constant presence in the woods next to the house in Gresham Park where I grew up, 2796 Rollingwood Lane.
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A Couple Of Hummers
The ruby throated hummingbirds. These incredible little creatures are summer residents of most Southern back yards, arriving in the spring and migrating in the fall.
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Not An Oh-Ree-Ole
Often mistaken for an oriole, the Eastern towhee is so named because of it’s distinctive call. The largest of the sparrow family, the towhee is more often heard than seen, due to the fact that they nest low to the ground, often in shrubs and bushes.
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Da Finchi!
The brilliant yellow and black Eastern goldfinch is unmistakable in the summer months of the South.
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Knock Knock! Guess Who?
The pileated woodpecker was the model for the cartoon character Woody Woodpecker. Unlike Woody, these beautiful birds are generally shy and timid. They can be hard to spot, despite their size and color, but the rapping of their beaks into tree bark is unquestionable.
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Chanticleer
Chanticleer, the undisputed king of the barnyard.
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