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Last Sunday while trying to add a bird to my Birding the Net list (this is an additive game/contest) I noticed a blur fly by the window and land on the trunk of the Serviceberry tree just outside my window. I slowly reached for my camera while not taking my eyes off of this never-before-seen bird.

These photos aren't the greatest in the world. Light was not on my side but I feel lucky to get them before she flew away into the woods. 

A quick check in my Field Guides confirmed this was a female Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. 

These cool woodpeckers nest in the North and winter in the South. If you have noticed a lined-upped rows of small shallow holes in tree bark these were likely made by this bird.  If you live in the West the holes are likely created by their cousins the Red-breasted Sapsucker or Red-naped Sapsucker. They drill the holes/well for the sap and insects that is attracted to it. This is how they got their names as "sapsuckers".

Sibley's Field Guide says they are "uncommon" and National Geographic's says they are "common".  Hmm...so who do you believe?

I checked with Cornell Lab's All About Birds/Yellow-bellied Sapsucker . Cornell lists them on the Least Concern list. 

Another interesting tidbit: I gleefully shared at work that I had seen a new bird and after sharing the name one of my co-workers said...

"Oh...that is where that name came from. That is what we call someone who is a coward. I never knew there was really a bird by that name."

I was dumbfounded but was able to affirm that indeed this bird really existed. This must be why All About Birds' opening statement is:"Although most non-birders believe that the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a fictitious bird for the humorous name, in fact it is a widespread species of small woodpecker."  

I was major thrilled to add this bird to my Life List and I pray she will come back and bring friends.

Enjoy Birds? Visit World Bird Wednesday to satisfy your bird cravings!

Many Thanks to Samantha at Reasonable Chaos for sharing the link to my Bird Cake Recipe!  You never know what's happening at her (always) entertaining blog...check it out!

Wishing Peace, Health, Wealth, and Love to ALL!

A few weeks ago decided to buy a bag of Safflower seeds for the first time. It got me to thinking about what birds would eat them and if the dang squirrels would not like the bitter taste.

My results were that Northern Cardinals and Mourning Doves are the only two birds to eat these seeds. The Grey Squirrels wouldn't touch them! 

I also decided to pose these questions to the birders on Birds&Blooms Bird Watching forum. The results were a very mixed bag. These are the interesting results: 

Sorry for how weird the post looks. I copied and pasted to save time and don't how to correct this.)

Mark in TX shared: 

Note: BOSS is short for Black Oil Sunflower Seeds.

PAgrandma:

Hiker_IL: 

Kathy in southern NJ: 

narnian in IN: 

Catbirds also lives in IN:

Lovefinch in MI wrote: 

bwatcher: 

Kelley in IN: 

Newsletterman: 

Pacman: 

And from my birding friends on facebook: 

Caty in WI: 

Rob in TX: 

(HOSP is short for House Sparrow.)

I saved the best reply on my Bird Watching thread for last: 

Ron/papa2mykids in SW MI: 

Many thanks to Ron and to my Safflower Seed Reporters! 

OK....I will not buy another bag of this seed. It is not worth the price.  Black Oil Sunflower is the boss! Forgive my pun. 

Now you have the low down.

Wishing All Peace,Health,Wealth, and Love!

It is always a great day if I see an Eastern Bluebird. So it was a major great when a family recently visited one of my bird baths. 

Now is a great time to add Bluebird Houses as they are checking them out for the next nesting season. In the South that can be as early as February! 

Maybe you have noticed the cute bird house swinging gently on the right of my blog. Maybe you have seen a few Scarlet Tanagers and Prothonotary Warblers flying into the margins. Well....I am taking part in The National Audubon Society's new and fun contest "Birding the Net". The prizes really are wonderful! Click here to learn more. Let me know if you are playing. :-)

World Bird Wednesday is a great place to see Birds from all parts of the World. Check it out!

Happy Birding on land and on the Net!

Wishing Peace,Health,Wealth, and Love to ALL!

Living a simple/green life sometimes involves dealing with a few pest. I have been very lucky in this department but am dealing with an invasion of Fruit Flies. Man...are they annoying critters. I swat them and thought they are gone but they kept reappearing. 

I learned online that once they invade they breed like crazy. First you need to find where they have been breeding and clean that up as a female will lay many...many eggs in one day. 

Not wishing to use chemicals I was happy to learn a Green method of eliminating them. 

Mix one tablespoon of dish soap with three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or wine. Offer this solution in a shallow bowl. The smell of the vinegar/wine will attract them and the dish soap will enable them to fly...so they will drown. 

Sorry Fruit Flies...Hope you come back as Butterflies in your next life.

Wishing Peace,Health,Wealth,and Love to All!

Last weekend Euharlee,GA  hosted one of the best and most spiritual Pow Wows I have ever attended! Since my great-grandmother was full blooded Cherokee....I have always been interested in my Native American roots thus always have enjoyed these events. 

I had a wonderful "Indian Taco" which was fry bread with pinto beans,onions, lettuce,cheese,and salsa. Whoa... was very yummy.  Not only did I see some old friends (including a couple that I only knew on facebook) but made a new one who took a very special picture of me and a new feathered friend ......keep reading and you will see. 

First I wish to honor the dancers and my Native friends with this collage of my photos. You must click to enlarge to fully appreciate!

Winged Ambassadors provided a wonderful Birds of Prey Show. I was so taken with these birds. 

This Eastern Screen Owl (Nadia) was hit by a car and suffered damage to an eye. There is no way she could make it in the wild. She now helps educate tells folks how special her kin are and to give them the "right away".

Lobo is a Harris Hawk (Lifer for me) who was bred for educational purposes. He flew around from tree to tree but came back when called. I noticed that he had a tracking device attached to his tail. 

This is Quasi, the cool Turkey Vulture. He was ugly but so dang cute and demanding!

Banshee the North American Barn Owl. Boy...was this bird vocal!

Last but not least and my favorite......

Meet Czar...an Eurasian Eagle Owl who was bred for educational purposes. 

Just look at his hairy/feathery talons!!!

It was a life-changing experience looking into Czar's huge yellow eyes. I had to fight back tears. He touched my heart and soul. I was honored to be able to hold him.

Many thanks to new friend Tommy Hutto for capturing one very special moment with Czar. 

Hey...like birds? Check out World Bird Wednesday for a great fix!

Wishing Peace,Health,Wealth,and Love to ALL!

I would like to say that Georgia and Alabama are filled with great places to watch the migrating birds.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are needing help due the weird weather. Please keep your feeders up for a few more weeks. The "rule" is to not take it down until you haven't had a Hummer for 2 weeks. Here in Georgia....if you continue to maintain a feeder during fall and winter...you could get a visit from one of several Western species. How cool would that be? 

Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Hawks are another bird that is migrating. I have already had a Cooper's Hawk scare the heck out of my birds....and my hen...Bella. She was clucking in an alarming tone...I looked out and there he was on the fence post. Bella hid under my camper  and wouldn't come out for a couple of hours. 

Cooper's Hawk

Check out 

great article on Fall Migration!

Wishing Peace, Health,Wealth, and Love to ALL!

Last Saturday (09/24/11) was National Public Lands Day. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park is listed as an Important Birding Area and is about half way between my home and Atlanta.

Note: If you are interested in birding and/or the Civil War you will love this park! 

The Atlanta Audubon Society sponsored a morning bird walk led by birding pro Giff Beaton.

That's him just in front of me in the blue t-shirt. He was amazing because he could ID all the birds by their calls and songs. One good tip he shared was that Warblers will join a group of Chickadees and Titmice during migration. I didn't know this. Many birds were heard that I didn't get to see. But....

I got to add three birds to my Life List. The Blackburnian Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, and the only bird I was able to get a half-way decent picture....the Black-throated Green Warbler. You may wish to click on the images to enlarge.

This bird was a tough to capture. Heck....it was near impossible due to the leaves and distance. I confess that I used my binoculars more than my camera. 

Well....at least this view held still. There was some fog. 

It was also Volunteer Day. So I helped dig the trench for this rock wall for a flower bed in front of the Visitors Center. 

There were many volunteers so this was completed very quickly. It was great to be able to give back a little bit to this park that hosts so many birds and it was very cool to meet other birders. What can I say....3 Lifers....over rode my aching back. I left as a very happy camper!

Check out what other birds are making an appearance on World Bird Wednesday!

Take a seat and have a glass of Southern Sweet Ice Tea with me. Enjoy the birds flying in to visit the feeders and water sources. Listen to their songs with the sound of my small waterfall in the background. Other critters may show-up also. I will take you on a tour of the flowers and maybe show you a bird nest with babes. Sometimes we may take a little trip to an interesting place. You will meet my family and friends. Above all just relax and experience my slower lifestyle. Thanks for the visit and y'all come back real soon!

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Sorry for how weird the post looks. I copied and pasted to save time and don't how to correct this.)

Note: BOSS is short for Black Oil Sunflower Seeds.

(HOSP is short for House Sparrow.)

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Note: If you are interested in birding and/or the Civil War you will love this park!

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