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Josh shows off his birdspotting skills

June 15th, 2007 · 6 Comments

I handed the photo reins over to Josh this afternoon while we walked through Battleground Park. In a spot where we’ve had good luck seeing a juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk, Josh noted that the birds sounded a little agitated. A second later, he pointed into the woods:

Another Barred Owl! We’ve seen them in this area before—in [...]

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Tags: American Goldfinch · Barred Owl · Indigo Bunting

Reader Reports: Scarlet Tanager & Indigo Bunting

May 9th, 2007 · Comments Off

I received an email from local birder and Greensboro Birds reader Ruth, who spotted a Scarlet Tanager at her feeder. What a treat! Scarlet Tanagers are mainly insectivores, but they will also eat fruit, berries, and nectar. It’s not super common to see them at your backyard feeder, but it does occur, especially during migration. [...]

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Tags: Indigo Bunting · Reader Report · Scarlet Tanager