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May 17, 2013
Gray catbirds (like this one spotted in our front yard pine tree) are a great starting point for birding by ear with their distinctive “mewing”. —photo by Brian Sedgwick
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May 17, 2013

Gray catbirds (like this one spotted in our front yard pine tree) are a great starting point for birding by ear with their distinctive “mewing”. —photo by Brian Sedgwick

    • #gray catbird
    • #catbird
    • #mew
    • #meow
    • #birding
    • #bird
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May 13, 2013
A ruby-throated hummingbird visits the feeder outside of our kitchen window. —photo by Justin Raymond
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May 13, 2013

A ruby-throated hummingbird visits the feeder outside of our kitchen window. —photo by Justin Raymond

    • #hummingbird
    • #ruby throated
    • #ruby
    • #bird
    • #cute
    • #feeder
    • #outside
    • #shavers creek
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May 1, 2013

A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Draw a Bird Day by asking you to submit your own bird drawings. Here are two of our favorites, in honor of the 2013 Birding Cup beginning this weekend! —drawings by Rachel Womack and Laura Russo

    • #raven
    • #drawing
    • #pencil
    • #bird
    • #draw a bird day
    • #interpreter
    • #interpretation
    • #black
    • #golden eagle
    • #eagle
    • #glove
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April 16, 2013
Migration Morning bird walks are a lot of fun.  Join us Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. through May 15 this spring—all you need to bring is curiosity!
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April 16, 2013

Migration Morning bird walks are a lot of fun.  Join us Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. through May 15 this spring—all you need to bring is curiosity!

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    • #bird
    • #birds
    • #birding
    • #bird watching
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March 14, 2013
It’s easy to ignore them as we always search for the latest rare bird to add to our life lists, but stopping to observe our most common residents is a delightful experience.
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March 14, 2013

It’s easy to ignore them as we always search for the latest rare bird to add to our life lists, but stopping to observe our most common residents is a delightful experience.

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    • #chickadee
    • #feeder
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February 14, 2013
With far less foliage comes greater ease of finding treasures in the trees… —photo by Kyle Scully
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February 14, 2013

With far less foliage comes greater ease of finding treasures in the trees… —photo by Kyle Scully

    • #winter
    • #nature
    • #tree
    • #nest
    • #outdoors
    • #outside
    • #treasure
    • #bird
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February 13, 2013Barn Owls are sometimes called “Sweetheart Owls” due to their heart-shaped face. —photo by Kim Pedersen, text courtesy Doug Wentzel
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February 13, 2013

Barn Owls are sometimes called “Sweetheart Owls” due to their heart-shaped face. —photo by Kim Pedersen, text courtesy Doug Wentzel

    • #barn owl
    • #owl
    • #raptor
    • #birds of prey
    • #bird of prey
    • #resident
    • #animal
    • #wildlife
    • #bird
    • #pennsylvania
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February 5, 2013
Why do birds on electrical wires get shocked? Read this entertaining explanation by Kathy Wallard. —photo by Kim Pedersen
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February 5, 2013

Why do birds on electrical wires get shocked? Read this entertaining explanation by Kathy Wallard. —photo by Kim Pedersen

    • #bird
    • #electrical wire
    • #pole
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December 18, 2012
A single Chickadee is seen on the porch of the intern house, The Roost. —photo by Edward Sinnes
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December 18, 2012

A single Chickadee is seen on the porch of the intern house, The Roost. —photo by Edward Sinnes

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    • #bird
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November 20, 2012
‘Tis the season… for Project Feederwatch! We’re watching our armada of feeders attentively two days a week. Are you participating? —photo by Edward Sinnes
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November 20, 2012

‘Tis the season… for Project Feederwatch! We’re watching our armada of feeders attentively two days a week. Are you participating? —photo by Edward Sinnes

    • #bird
    • #birds
    • #birdfeeder
    • #songbird
    • #songbirds
    • #food
    • #winter
    • #project
    • #feederwatch
    • #feeder
    • #feeders
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