Monthly Archives: May 2021

Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)

Posted on May 23, 2021 by jackdodson

Lots of these guys flying around the farm this summer. Such a wonderful color.

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Summer Tanager

Posted on May 23, 2021 by jackdodson

Another shot of a male summer tanager. I put out oranges and grape jelly. It brings in the tanagers, orioles, grosbeaks, and wood peckers. This guy was near one of my feeders. I try to place the feeders such that … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula)

Posted on May 11, 2021 by jackdodson

The male Baltimore Oriole is a striking bird. We have many on our farm currently. Some are just passing through, many will stay for the summer. They frequent my feeding area with oranges and grape jelly.

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Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra)

Posted on May 11, 2021 by jackdodson

We seem to have a larger number of these beautiful birds on our farm this year. I put out oranges and grape jelly for them.

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Hummingbird feeding on False Blue Indigo

Posted on May 11, 2021 by jackdodson

My tall grass prairie areas that were burned or mowed last fall are full of false blue indigo and Indian paint brush. The humming birds fly from flower to flower feeding. It warms my heart.

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