#birdsofmichigan — Public Fediverse posts

A fun visitor arrived yesterday, a lone Robin. Today, I also saw one lone Grackle. Maybe there will be some fall migration sightings in this backyard after all. It is a weird fall, it is colder but the trees are not there yet, they are still all green! Calendars are still on the hold (except for desk ones) but I hope to get them all out by the end of the week.⁠
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The MoDos also had plenty of offspring, and it seems like they all know right from the start how to pose. In a weird kind of way, the youngsters almost seem more serious (first birb) 😆⁠
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Due to some maintenance work, the live cams will be off for a couple of days, and I won't be able to post. Things will be back to normal next week. To hold you over, here is the King. Enjoy the outdoors and listen to the #birds ❤️ #birdsofinstagram #NorthernCardinal #Cardinals #JoshuaHomme #KingoftheYard #birdsofmichigan #birdsofnorthamerica #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #Ostdrossel #birdphotography

🎵 🎶 🎵 "I'm si-i-inging in the rain,
"Just si-i-ining in the rain!" 🎵 🎶 🎵 🌧️ 🌧️ 🌧️

A tufted titmouse belts out a tune, oblivious to the downpour around it.

Photographer — Jocelyn Anderson

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While I'm on a Jocelyn Anderson kick today, here's one of her photographs of a sweet little Tufted Titmouse. It looks so shy! 🥰 😘 😊

Vertical photograph; click for full effect.

Photographer — Jocelyn Anderson

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A male Northern Cardinal wears a decorative snowflake on his tuft.

Vertical photograph; click for full effect.

Photographer — Jocelyn Anderson

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There was also a #Titmouse bonanza! I love seeing them up close because they are such pretty birds with so many adorable details.⁠
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During this time of the year, and I guess always, there will also be the opportunists. And they can be tiny and adorable like the Titmouse but also overwhelming like a group of European Starlings. Well, and the MoDos… 😂
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Blue Jays are a usual occurrence here in Michigan, but right now they are kind of scarce too. It was lovely today when the sun quickly came out when this one was at the feeder. I love the many patterns and textures on them, and this one was particularly beautiful.
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A white breasted nuthatch in the early Michigan winter sun.

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The sun came out, it was nice and frosty, and we took the last Christmas lights on the outside down. The Nuthatches, Titmice and Chickadees were happily buzzing around, the woodpeckers were busy, and the Finches were happy. And so were the squatters. They hogged the camera bowls, convinced that everybody needs to see only them 😝⁠
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What a crazy weather day we had! Strong winds, extreme temperature drop and snow. Bird activity was good and I had to seriously bundle up to refill as needed. I am still going through photos to see if there was anything good but I am happy to see a #Chickadee chose the BB box for roosting tonight ❤️⁠
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When I picked the November bird, I first looked at smaller birds, like the #Chickadees and the #Goldfinch. But everything felt so-so, and when I saw the Redbellied #Woodpecker, I loved the light, colors, detail and size of the bird and knew that was Miss November.
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He is so beautiful that the sun came out for him ❤️

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I am loving the branch camera this season. It is entertaining during the day but also at night!
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And some nice back views. The Grackle is still hanging around, and I wonder if the MoDos are a bit miffed to have more competition from bigger guys this winter. Come good into Thursday!
#birds #birdwatching #MoDo #mourningdove #borb #CommonGrackle #CountGrackula #feathers #nature #birdsofMichigan #birdsofMastodon #Ostdrossel #birdphotography #Thursdayvibes

#HappyThanksgiving! This year, I am thankful that I get to enjoy Grackles a lot longer. There are several individuals, and I wonder if they will actually spend the winter here. I hope you are surrounded by good people and have a good meal today. If you are shopping, consider my calendar, it is still on sale until tonight (link in bio).
#birds #CommonGrackle #birdsofMastodon #CountGrackula #birdsofMichigan #birdsofnorthamerica #birdwatching #birdlovers #nature #Ostdrossel #birdphotography