Monthly Archives: February 2014

Butterfly Dreams vs. the Cold Hard Truth

Posted on February 28, 2014 by onepicatatime

I love so much about winter–I really do.  But it really needs to leave Michigan already.  We’ve recently had a little taste of warmer weather (I’m talking 20’s and 30’s here) and this stupid polar vortex that I’ve never heard … Continue reading →

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Just Popping In…

Posted on February 27, 2014 by onepicatatime

…to share this little guy with you.  Have a great day!

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Dark-Eyed Juncos

Posted on February 26, 2014 by onepicatatime

Dark-Eyed Juncos are a type of sparrow.  They spend the winter months here in Michigan (as well as the rest of North America) and then return to Canada for the summer.  They do stay year-round in parts of the US–particularly … Continue reading →

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Goldfinches

Posted on February 25, 2014 by onepicatatime

I have more goldfinches in my garden than any other bird.  Goldfinches are strict vegetarians–they feed all day long on the black oil sunflower seeds and thistle seeds in my feeders.  There are often many goldfinches on a feeder at … Continue reading →

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Mourning Doves

Posted on February 24, 2014 by onepicatatime

Is there any sweeter bird than the Mourning Dove?  They were my grandfather’s favorite bird.  So graceful.  Their call is a soft cooing and their wings make a sharp sound when they take off.  Everything about them seems to be … Continue reading →

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Bluebirds and Botanical Gardens

Posted on February 23, 2014 by onepicatatime

I haven’t taken a walk through the woods in a long time.  Every winter I tell myself I will get out every day.  And I try.  But this winter has been so cold, and the temptation to watch the birds … Continue reading →

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Woodpeckers

Posted on February 21, 2014 by onepicatatime

I recently posted about Northern Flickers which are an unusual kind of woodpecker.  They forage on the ground a lot, which is not how I usually picture a woodpecker.  Most woodpeckers cling to the sides of trees, banging their heads … Continue reading →

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Robins

Posted on February 20, 2014 by onepicatatime

I grew up in New Jersey and moved to Michigan when I was in high school.  I remember considering the American Robin the first sign of spring.  It was always so exciting to see that first one hopping around on … Continue reading →

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Squirrels

Posted on February 19, 2014 by onepicatatime

Squirrels.  You either love them, or you hate them.  I happen to love them.  They are so adorable, so curious, and completely persistent when they want something.  We have a few regulars in our yard.  We had one girl that … Continue reading →

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Flickers

Posted on February 18, 2014 by onepicatatime

Flickers are among the most beautiful birds that visit my garden.  In SE Michigan, we have the Northern Yellow-Shafted Flicker–the feathers under the wings and tail are a beautiful bright yellow.  In the western part of the US, the flickers … Continue reading →

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