Goldfinch or Pine Siskins
Backyard Bird Test Here’s a little help identifying the difference between and goldfinch and a pine siskin. Couple simple points: In our area of NE Atlanta we have goldfinches all year round. They get a little scarce in late summer as they are breeding and there is a lot of natural food around. But from […]
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- Feb, 16, 2018
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Robin or Towhee?
We got some unexpected snow this past Wed which led to some from pictures. Below are two very similar birds especially from this position. What do we have here two Robins, two Towhees? How about one of each? The answer is… look at their eyes! Share This:
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- Jan, 18, 2018
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Freezing Weather Coming to Atlanta
If you are in the Atlanta area make sure you drain your birdbaths the next few nights. Or use a liner, looks like it’s going to freeze. pic.twitter.com/GThalrjGs3 — The Best Nest of GA (@TheBestNest_GA) December 7, 2017 Share This:
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- Dec, 07, 2017
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Tufted Titmouse
Normally we see the titmouse grab and nut and leave but this one just decided to place the peanut between his feet and claws and just eat. Enjoy the picture and enjoy the wild backyard birds in your own neighborhood. Share This:
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- Dec, 04, 2017
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Beautiful Male Cardinal
Northern Cardinals like this male in the picture will eat just about anything. Black oil sunflower, peanuts, fruit, and insects especially when they are feeding fledglings. They will come to just about any kind of backyard bird feeder. This picture is a “fly through” feeder. It allows birds of all types to just come pick […]
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- Oct, 30, 2017
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Fall Plants in Bloom
It’s fall and some of the late bloomers like the pineapple sage below have finally come around. This plant gets fairly tall. It’s at least 5′, in fact I trim it back on one side to allow for these pictures. You’ll notice in the second picture I have an Aspects Hummingbird Feeder in the middle […]
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- Sep, 25, 2017
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Fastest, Easiest, & Cleanest Way to Make Hummingbird Nectar
The Sugar Shaker Nectar Maker(R) is the fastest, easiest, and cleanest way to make hummingbird nectar using COLD WATER. That’s right you can make hummingbird nectar from start to finish in under 30 seconds using this product. The Sugar Shaker Nectar Maker(R) is available at Amazon.com (CLICK HERE) or at almost all retail outlets where […]
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- May, 24, 2017
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2nd Bluebird Nesting
Early May – Time for the 2nd Bluebird Nesting At Bird Ready (TM) we try to keep you informed, here in NE Atlanta it is time for the eastern bluebirds to start their 2nd brood. I captured this shot this morning. Looks like we have a male trying to show off the new digs for a house […]
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- May, 04, 2017
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Warbler Mania!
There are many, many types of warblers. This one is a yellow-rumped warbler. I was a little unsure at first, this bird is easy to ID when it flies away from you… as the name implies there will be a little yellow spot on the upper tail typically hidden until flight. You can just see it in this […]
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- Apr, 10, 2017
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Goldfinches Love Seed
The American Goldfinches are starting to get their full color as mating season begins. As you may know by summer the males will be deep yellow and the females will be a lighter greenish/yellow color. The favorite seeds for goldfinches are: Nyjer (thistle), Sunflower Chips, and Black Oil Sunflower. During the summer you will also […]
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- Apr, 05, 2017
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