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The Great Backyard Bird Count

Gary BoydFebruary 28, 2012January 3, 20172

It's been a bit over a week since the Great Backyard Bird Count came to an end. This was my first ever participation in the nationwide (continent-wide) event. I have to wonder though...Who told the birds to spend four days hiding. It was almost like they heard a rumor that…

Gary BoydFebruary 9, 2012June 30, 20232

Image via Wikipedia I was sitting out on the backporch this afternoon having my last cup of coffee for the day. I had walked out to let my eyes enjoy focusing on something further away than my computer screen. Sitting there, enjoying the relative quiet of the afternoon I noticed a very…

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