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Mousetoescamper

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13. Theirs was the most prominent song here, followed by the cardinals

Reply to Walleye (Reply #11)

Wed Apr 23, 2025, 11:33 AM

Apr 23

The chimney swifts have returned and their chattering is constant throughout the day. Like house finches and cardinals, our catbirds are year-round residents, but are active and more vocal now that we're into the nesting season. I hear a mourning dove while I'm typing this.

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Vigilant male house finch (this afternoon) [View all] Mousetoescamper Apr 22 OP

Beautiful shot, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 22 #1

Thanks, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Apr 23 #3

Looks like he's waiting for you! Sure is a handsome guy Deuxcents Apr 23 #2

He's at the top of the tree and likely watching for rival males or predators Mousetoescamper Apr 23 #4

Beautiful! Great shot! FormerOstrich Apr 23 #5

Thanks, FormerOstrich! Mousetoescamper Apr 23 #8

NICE photo. VERY Beautiful! calimary Apr 23 #6

Thanks and you're welcome, calimary! Mousetoescamper Apr 23 #9

I got all excited because Figarosmom Apr 23 #7

Thanks, Figarosmom! Mousetoescamper Apr 23 #10

I love these birds. Beautiful rich color in that shot. We're starting to hear singing before dawn now. Walleye Apr 23 #11

Theirs was the most prominent song here, followed by the cardinals Mousetoescamper Apr 23 #13

"" AllaN01Bear Apr 23 #12

Thanks, AllaN01Bear! Mousetoescamper Apr 23 #14

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