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Carolina Wrens
Over the years I’ve had many Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) nests built here at my cabin. At least one out by the vegetable garden in a bird house. Another in a five-pointed star bird house on the porch. And in what seems to be a favorite spot, in an antique graniteware coffeepot hanging from the…
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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds
Tomorrow one hummingbird feeder will go up on my front porch. The time is about right, but I don’t know exactly when to expect my first Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). I want to greet whoever shows up first, with a welcome mat and a feeder with its favorite syrup. The recipe: 1/4 cup sugar to…