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Archive for March, 2008

The Birder Prom Dress?

Posted by Birdchick on March - 23 - 2008

Um, yeah. This is from Prom Dress Shop.com under their “Unique and One of a Kind” section. Guess how much it costs? Go on, guess, I dare ya! Give up, check out the price tag here. Yikes! I wouldn’t recommend this for young birder fashion…let’s not forget about Bjork’s swan dress.

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Easter Morning With Cinnamon

Posted by Birdchick on March - 23 - 2008

We tried to get Cinnamon to pose with some peeps this morning, but that seemed to not dignify our girl, however having her own MySpace Page and BunSpace Page is ok. Don’t worry, she’s not being held down in the above photo, Non Birding Bill is petting her. You can see more photos of her  [ Read More ]

Somebody Wanted A Long Weekend Off

Posted by Birdchick on March - 22 - 2008

Gorgeous, isn’t it? I went to the Minnesota River Valley Visitor’s Center to do some digiscoping today. We got some snow on Friday and there were a few flurries on Saturday and I figured I could get some fun shots in the snow. But the center was closed. Now, come on–the sign reads about bad  [ Read More ]

The Hummer Heper: What Won’t They Think Of Next

Posted by Birdchick on March - 21 - 2008

Last night’s Birds and Beers was awesome! It was a huge crowd full of regulars and first timers. I think we’re all ready to get out and do some spring birding–someone was even trying to start a pool of what the warbler seasons was going to be like. Thanks to everyone who came! Right on  [ Read More ]

Also Caught On The Wingscapes Camera

Posted by Birdchick on March - 20 - 2008

The propane man wondering what the heck that thing on the stump is.

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Six Word Memoir Meme

Posted by Birdchick on March - 20 - 2008

I was tagged by EcoBirder for the six word memoir Meme and here is mine: Birds Plus Bees Equals Disapproving Bunnies. So, I need to tag 5 other bloggers: Minnesota BirdNerdWildBird On The FlyBirdFreakBorn Again Bird WatcherLife, Birds, and Everything Here are the rules: 1. Write your own six word memoir 2. Post it on  [ Read More ]

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Banding In March

Posted by Birdchick on March - 19 - 2008

Well, one of the things about March is that it’s a transition month and when it comes to banding it’s feast or famine. This red squirrel in a Potter’s trap. Don’t worry, we didn’t band it. It was set free. We did get in a few birds like this junco, but that’s nothing compared to  [ Read More ]

Categories: banding

Photo Series From My WingScapes Cam

Posted by Birdchick on March - 19 - 2008

The following series of photos on my WingScapes Camera made me larf:

Categories: OpenSky, Wingscapes

Sounds Of A Randy Peregrine

Posted by Birdchick on March - 19 - 2008

This an education peregrine falcon at The Raptor Center. He is a male and is doing some vocalizing in “his territory.” Brace your ears. Yeah, females find this attractive.

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Checking The Olga Hive In Winter

Posted by Birdchick on March - 18 - 2008

Hey, I did end up getting a photo of Mr. Neil’s common redpoll. I wonder how much longer this bird will stick around. It has been the only redpoll in his yard–separated from a flock further north. I’ll be curious to see how long it stays. Non Birding Bill went out with me to the  [ Read More ]

Categories: beekeeping, bees, digiscoping
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