Tag Archives: birds

It’s National Bird Day

Posted on January 5, 2015 by swabby429

Like most folks, I know what a robin looks like, cardinals are super easy. Of course, my favorite birds are blue jays.  However, I’m terrible at identifying most birds. I know about crows and ravens, but it takes me awhile … Continue reading →

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Bird Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by swabby429

What a happy day!  Today is the oldest of the American commemorative days set aside for birds.  Today is simply called “Bird Day”.  The other two commemorations are: International Migratory Bird Day next Saturday, and National Bird Day on January … Continue reading →

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Flickers

Posted on October 9, 2011 by swabby429

I was in the middle of preparing supper when I heard the clunk at the front door.  I wondered if a boy had tossed a want-ad paper on my front step.  It was very windy, maybe a stick had blown … Continue reading →

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