Author Archives: Howard and Darlene

Rose Breasted Grosbeak

Posted on: August 20th, 2011 by Howard and Darlene
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The beautiful Rose Breasted Grosbeak is a welcome spring and summer visitor to much of the North Eastern United States and parts of Canada. With a little luck, and the right conditions, the Rose Breasted Grosbeak can be lured into your backyard. Color and Field Marks: … Continue reading the story “Rose Breasted Grosbeak”

Black Capped Chickadee

Posted on: August 17th, 2011 by Howard and Darlene
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The small energetic Black Capped Chickadee is a common backyard visitor, and is a favorite among bird watchers because of their friendly inquisitive nature. Identification and Field Marks: The Black Capped Chickadee is a small bird with a solid black cap and bib, white cheeks, greenish-gray back, and white to buff colored underparts.

American Goldfinch

Posted on: August 11th, 2011 by Howard and Darlene
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The American Goldfinch is the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington. It is a common backyard visitor, and a favorite among bird watchers. Color: Male Goldfinches are easily identified in the summer-breeding … Continue reading the story “American Goldfinch”