Bird Blog 1

We have a lot of these--The Tufted Titmouse.
They are the cutest little things.
Dark-eyed Junco. I don't know why I think
this one belongs up North. I wonder if it will
migrate soon.
Carolina Chickadee
I started feeding birds in February and have been meaning to log the different ones I've identified---not that I've seen any unusual birds---but rather because down here in South Carolina everything's still unusual to me. Plus, this will help me remember their names.
Of course everyone knows what a Cardinal looks like.
Today I saw three in one tree, two males and one female.
The males are trying to outdo each other with their singing.


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This little cutie is the Chipping Sparrow
I've seen others, too, but I'll post them later. I'll have to do this with butterflies too. I can't believe they're out already. Today I saw the state butterfly of South Carolina---do all states have a state butterfly? Its news to me! How about looking up the butterfly for your state and naming it in the comments. :)  Have a good day!

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail with Wings Spread
South Carolina's state butterfly: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Comments

Karen said…
Awesome pictures Ferree. Looks like a true professional took them.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Ferree Bowman Hardy said…
Oh these aren't mine. They're public domain off of Wikipedia. No way could I catch birds and a butterfly so well. But thanks for the confidence shown! :)
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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