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  The farmer and his wife | 
  A "Laughing gull" came to visit | 
  Great blue heron on the prowl | 
  Robin hatchling 4 weeks old. | 
  Four week old robin hatchlings | 
  Two young American robin hatchlings waiting for food | 
  Lawn service in action. | 
  A red-winged blackbird munching | 
  Crackles are taking over my feeders | 
  The robins arrived about a month earlier than usual | 
  A first in our neighborhood in mid-February | 
  Cardinal - female | 
  A crackle - another visitor to our feeder | 
  Merlin identified this fellow as an adult merlin | 
  Wild turkey feathers found while walking. | 
  Pine siskin defending his spot at the feeder | 
  Hummingbird - abstract | 
  A cool seagull hanging out on the beach in Belmar, New Jersey | 
  A  good time to groom in the surf | 
  A collection of blue jay feathers | 
  Rose-breasted  woodpecker visiting hummingbird feeder | 
  Wild Turkey Hen Feathers | 
  Pied Oystercatcher - haematopus longirostris | 
  Five protected goslings | 
  Sorry, these applicants are too young to apply for pilot's licenses | 
  A far away bluebird on a flagpole - sialia sialis | 
  Male Grosbeak | 
  A cormorant air drying his feathers | 
  A pair of Canadian geese grooming  | 
  American Robin | 
  Hello, I am here. | 
  A steady winter guest in our neighborhood | 
  Feeder Visitor in Winter | 
  A very happy cardinal basking in the wintry sun | 
  A long shot of this pretty bluebird high up in a tree | 
  Male Downey Woodpecker - dryobates pubescens | 
  Juvenal red-bellied woodpecker visiting our hummingbird feeder | 
  My magical humpecker | 
  A great horned owl feather on our driveway. | 
  Blue Jay feather close-up | 
  Close-up of the owl feather | 
  Ring-neck pheasant feather | 
  Bird Feathers | 
  This picture made my day | 
  Resting after another successful day of hunting | 
  Even a bald eagle preens his feathers after a long day. | 
  That's as close as I could zoom in.  | 
  We do have bald eagles right here in Northern New Jersey | 
  Too tired to move on | 
  Feeding time. | 
  Catbird - male | 
  Great Blue Heron in Search of Lunch | 
  Great Blue Heron - ardea herodias | 
  There is always one that gets in trouble | 
  Canadian Goslings | 
  My Bluebird of Happiness | 
  Great Blue Heron - Ardea Herodias | 
  Great Blue Heron - Ardea Herodias | 
  Goldfinch - male -  State Bird of New Jersey | 
  Common Grackle - quiscalus quiscula | 
  Red tailed hawk from afar | 
  Morning Dove in Winter | 
  Seagull on Ice | 
  Water cooler/Birdfeeder Moment | 
  Sharp shinned hawk - juvenile  | 
  Blue Jay | 
  E pluribus unum - Blue Jay | 
  Early bird | 
  American Robin | 
  Miracle on Ice | 
  Hungry male cardinal | 
  Restless Canadian Geese | 
  Thanks for the seeds. | 
  I have my eye on you! | 
  Three morning doves huddling together | 
  Red tailed Hawk in Flight | 
  Blue Jay looking for seeds on the ground | 
  A Winter Junco - junco hyemalis | 
  Blue Jack - cyanocitta cristata | 
  Live at the Feeder - Red-bellied woodpecker - female | 
  Blue Jay - Corvidae criststa | 
  Fellow Hiker | 
  Red-tailed hawk | 
  Waiting for breakfast | 
  Hummingbird resting on a branch (female) | 
  Hummingbirds at our feeders | 
  A very content pair of  American black ducks | 
  A well fed ballpark pidgeon | 
  Fledgling Blue Jay | 
  Blue Jay Feathers | 
  Goldfinches are back in full colors | 
  Mallard Duck Walking on Water | 
  Wren Selfie | 
  Stalking the stalker | 
  Sandpiper Convention | 
  The Plover Tango | 
  Such a cute visitor | 
  Home Improvement Project | 
  I need help in identifying this bird. | 
  Mallard duck on the Hudson | 
  Our new resident mute swan on patrol | 
  We are here to stay. Sussex County, New Jersey. | 
  Frequent Visitor | 
  Mourning Dove in Snow storm | 
  Guests at our hanging peanut butter feeder | 
  One-legged Snoozers | 
  Well-Fed Starling - male  | 
  Osprey overlooking Lake Aeroflex | 
  He is keeping a safe distance | 
  It is cold out there and it's not even winter | 
  A dark-eyed junco visiting | 
  Eastern Downey Woodpecker - male | 
  A summerr guest in the back of our house | 
  Eastern Song Sparrow II | 
  Eastern Song Sparrow | 
  Mr. Cardinal is pleased with our feeder food | 
  Wren in the Woods | 
  Spring Rites in New Jersey | 
  Migrating Starling | 
  A little bird house at Blairstown Airport | 
  This is all mine. | 
  Feeder Drama | 
  A new visitor  | 
  Water cooler meeting | 
  Thanks for the seeds. | 
  Hungry | 
  Feathered Friend Visiting | 
  Beach Beauty | 
  Neighborhood Watch Hawk | 
  Young cardinal changing his plumage | 
  A  moment in the lives of Goldfinches | 
  Visiting Hawk | 
  Hawk Watch in our Yard | 
  Titmouse taking a bath | 
  My name is Grackle | 
  Boat-tailed grackle - Quiscalus major | 
  A Merganser Family on the Paulinskill River | 
  Mack the Knife | 
  Welcome to our neighborhood, great crested flycatcher. | 
  Great Blue Heron - male | 
  Portrait of Great Blue Herona | 
  Angry Mute Swan (male) | 
  Purple martin housing | 
  Purple Martin (female)  | 
  A welcome warbler | 
  Red finch - male | 
  Red-bellied Woodpecker - melanerpes carolinus | 
  Mallard on a mission | 
  A welcome visitor - agelaius phoeniceus | 
  Passerine  Red Winged Blackbird | 
  Molting Season for American Goldfinches | 
  American robin in a hemlock tree | 
  Common - yet very colorful starling | 
  Pileated Woodpecker at Work | 
  Male Common Grackle | 
  Pileated Woodpecker at Work | 
  It seems we have a new watcher in our backyard | 
  Golden Eagle wintering in Northern New Jersey | 
  Starling in Winter Finery | 
  A Perfect V | 
  You're Welcome | 
  Cardinal in Winter Setting | 
  Yes, we do have bald eagles here in New Jersey. | 
  Female Cardinal | 
  Lunchtime in the backyard. | 
  My favorite wooden swan on the lake | 
  Bluebird on the  Look-Out | 
  Bluebirds seem to love the proximity to the airport | 
  Bluebird | 
  Two Swans - One Head | 
  Too many necks - Swan Lake Ballet | 
  A turkey hen high up in an oak tree | 
  Friday afternoon visitors | 
  Let's check out the neighbor's grass. | 
  On top of the world | 
  Red Finch | 
  Too close for comfort | 
  Unusual Visitor | 
  Wild Turkey Hen and Chick | 
  Time for Preening - Meleagris gallopavo  | 
  C'est la vie. | 
  The Stalker | 
  Siblings  | 
  Turkey Vulture  | 
  It is time to put on the summer coating | 
  Male Goldfinch in the Molting Stage | 
  Robins made it to our neighorhood. | 
  Red-tailed hawk on the look-out. | 
  Starlings are back. | 
  Nice to meet you. | 
  Male Cardinal | 
  A little reminder | 
  Final Meeting before flying south | 
  Little Wren Standing at Attention | 
  A Cold Goldfinch | 
  Goldfinch almost finished changing plumage | 
  Spooky birds roosting on top of the old mansion. | 
  Royal Palm Domestic Turkey | 
  Peacock in Spring Colors  | 
  Peacock Portrait | 
  American Robin Nest | 
  Show Offs | 
  A new bird on the lake. | 
  Female Cardinal | 
  American gold finch (winter colors) spinus tristis | 
  Common Grackle - quiscalus quiscula | 
  (Water Cooler) Conversation | 
  American Robin - turdus migratorius | 
  Starling in full spring suit | 
  Rumble at the Feeder | 
  Turkey Vultures - Cathartes Aura | 
  Blue Jay snatching a seed | 
  Feeder Squabble | 
  Immature Black Vultures | 
  My little collection of feathers | 
  He looks cold. | 
  Another feather in my cap | 
  Big Oops! | 
  Male Baltimore Oriole | 
  Stay Away! | 
  Relationships: Swans and Canadian Geese | 
  Black-Capped Chickadee | 
  Water Cooler Spat | 
  Female Downy Woodpecker | 
  Junco staying above the snow line | 
  Two Titmice Sharing the Feeder | 
  Woodpecker Storage Locker | 
  Downy Woodpecker  picoides pubescens | 
  In the cross hairs | 
  Healthy Looking  Wren  | 
  Two Cool Dudes | 
  Sparrow | 
  Hanging Out | 
  A full back of wonderful feathers | 
  The Osprey has Landed | 
  Pileated Woodpecker in Flight | 
  Pileated woodpecker mom taking offspring for pecking lesson | 
  New England Bird | 
  Key West Craziness | 
  We will wait until it is ready to leave home. | 
  Turkey Vulture Silhouette | 
  Handfeeding Mallard Ducks | 
  Little Flower Birdbath Fountain | 
  My Friend Junco. | 
  Red-winged blackbird putting his best foot forward. | 
  Two young ibises enjoying a bath | 
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  The Catbird Story I | 
  The Catbird Story II | 
  The Catbird Story IV | 
  Merrill Creek Visitor Center Display | 
  Robins in our neighborhood | 
  Robins | 
  Male Pileated Woodpecker | 
  Bavarian Duck | 
  Male Ruby-Throated Hummingbird | 
  Help, Ma! - Help, Dad! | 
  Baltimore Oriole - Male | 
  She is welcome too. | 
  #7 For Rent or Lease | 
  Chickadee | 
  Ring-Necked Pheasant Looking for Food under our Deck | 
  New Arrival This Morning | 
  Female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird | 
  Red-Bellied Woodpecker | 
  Feast or Famine | 
  It was a blustery day. | 
  Wren | 
  Well Fed Winter Wren | 
  Even Female Cardinals Get Wet During A Rain Storm | 
  Portrait of Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird | 
  Young female cardinal | 
  Baltimore Oriole - Male | 
  Battle of the Titans | 
  Blue Heron | 
  Great Blue Heron | 
  New Live Cycle | 
  Mourning Dove Convention | 
  Mourning Dove | 
  Two Mourning Doves - My Feathered Friends | 
  Two Mourning Doves - My Feathered Friends | 
  Cardinal | 
  Cardinal | 
  Two  Bluebirds | 
  Bluebird | 
  Feeding Time or Junco Convention | 
  The Good Life | 
  Free Swingers | 
  Blackfooted Gull | 
  Seagull Wading | 
  What happened here | 
  Love this diner! | 
  Goldfinches with Afternoon Sunlight | 
  Make room for me too! | 
  Against the Flow |