Category Archives: Photography

Mixed Media Collage “The Hawk”

Posted on October 6, 2019 by circuitousjourney

Most of the birds who visit my feeders are small songbirds, Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Mourning Doves, Cardinals, and Juncos. The occasional arrival of a Hawk spells trouble for my usual friends. I was able to photograph this Hawk who I … Continue reading →

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Patterns

Posted on September 3, 2017 by circuitousjourney

This young male Hairy Woodpecker may have thought our umbrella was his parent.

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New Kids on the Block

Posted on September 3, 2017 by circuitousjourney

It is always fun at this time of the year to watch the fledglings of different birds attempting to learn how to maneuver the bird feeding options in our yard. There is a lot of flapping and repositioning- sometimes to … Continue reading →

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Carolina Wren Family

Posted on September 3, 2017 by circuitousjourney

Each year I look forward to finding where the Carolina Wren couple will build their nest. This year was a return to the driveway gate and fence posts. The couple busily gathered and created a comfy spot to lay their … Continue reading →

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Robin Update

Posted on June 10, 2017 by circuitousjourney

On June 1st our tree service arrived to remove three dead trees from our front yard, and five dead pine trees along the driveway. The willow tree didn’t have much time left and our Pink Flowering Dogwood just didn’t make … Continue reading →

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Almost Too Big For The Nest

Posted on May 28, 2017 by circuitousjourney

Earlier photos showed only three Robin nestlings.  Although varying in size, there are definitely four little Robins in the nest. Also looks like it’s getting a little tight in there. Parents are still very busy feeding them. The Black-capped Chickadee … Continue reading →

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Focused

Posted on May 28, 2017 by circuitousjourney

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Robin’s Nest

Posted on May 27, 2017 by circuitousjourney

Robin pair keeping a close watch on their nestlings as I get closer to them. They seem less disturbed by my presence. There seems to be three chicks in the nest. Hoping tree removal and pruning next week will take … Continue reading →

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Big Birds

Posted on May 20, 2017 by circuitousjourney

Usually seen at our backyard suet feeders, a male Pileated Woodpecker (all of them fondly referred to as “Woodrow”) has been nibbling on our dying and insect ridden Weeping Willow that is located in our front yard. It is fairly … Continue reading →

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Oh no, more birds!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by circuitousjourney

A Brown Thrasher made an appearance at the feeders yesterday. I am always happy to see new or infrequent visitors. The Black-capped Chickdees are still busy nesting in the camper on our front porch. They seem less bothered by our … Continue reading →

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