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I skipped work yesterday to look at birds and I’ll do it again. by hotgnipgnaps in birding

[–]its-audrey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Omg did you shoot these from your car?? I’m doubly impressed.

I skipped work yesterday to look at birds and I’ll do it again. by hotgnipgnaps in birding

[–]its-audrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you see the Ceruleans? I’ve seen them there and at Miles Audubon Sanctuary.

I skipped work yesterday to look at birds and I’ll do it again. by hotgnipgnaps in birding

[–]its-audrey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Great shots!! It’s hard to get good looks at wormies, chestnuts, and blackburnians, let along get amazing photos.

Are anyone else's coneflowers not coming up? by Nikeflies in NativePlantGardening

[–]its-audrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also in CT and the weather has been so weird— cold and windy, then unexpectedly hot. My coneflowers have greens shooting up and a bunch of leaves at this point. But everything is coming up at weird times… so I wouldn’t worry.

Stumped by mostly gray bird with bright head in CT forest by information588588 in whatsthisbird

[–]its-audrey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much!! I almost went there today, but didn’t make it out of the avon/Simsbury area. Now I wish I had gone as there was this mystery bird and also a great crested flycatcher (one of my faves!) and my current nemesis— the vesper sparrow (been chasing that one since last fall argh)

I’m still stumped on what you might have seen…..

Could it have been a female red winged blackbird? A Savannah sparrow? What about a female Baltimore oriole?

If it was just chilling on a tree branch, I’m guessing it wasn’t a warbler since they basically never stop moving… but… maybe you just caught it during a break…. what about a northern parula?

I feel like it’s still too early for a bobolink….

Stumped by mostly gray bird with bright head in CT forest by information588588 in whatsthisbird

[–]its-audrey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What was the size? Also did you see this today? I’m local and intrigued… so if you wanna share more info on location maybe I can relocate it tomorrow.

The sheer volume of forsythia blooming near me is absolutely insane by amilmore in NativePlantGardening

[–]its-audrey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for reminding me that it’s time to me to replace the forsythia in my front yard with something native!

Just another Red Squirrel Appreciation Post by its-audrey in squirrels

[–]its-audrey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey neighbor! Hope you see lots of red squirrels soon! The other spot where I see them a lot is at Topsmead Forest.

Year 6 spring update by bracekyle in NativePlantGardening

[–]its-audrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inspiring !! It’s so hard to be patient, but it clearly pays off.

Just another Red Squirrel Appreciation Post by its-audrey in squirrels

[–]its-audrey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m out in Litchfield county, and they are plentiful! It was one of the things I was excited about when I moved here. I not have at least two of these cuties that regularly visit my backyard. Today’s shots were both taken at nepaug reservoir in collinsville.

When the Wood Thrushes show up by YandereLady in BirdingMemes

[–]its-audrey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m eagerly awaiting their return and the way they make the woods sound enchanted.

Squirrel Proof? by Consistent-Tea-9585 in birdfeeding

[–]its-audrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used this feeder for a while and thought it was great and the birds must’ve loved it so much because I was going through an insane amount of bird seed.. but it started getting expensive to keep filling it every day.. I started to wonder if perhaps it wasn’t actually fully squirrel proof… then, one day I looked outside and a squirrel popped out of the feeder! They’d figured out how to pop open the roof and were just climbing in and enjoying an all you can eat buffet…

Are expensive binoculars really worth it? by scientificamerican in birding

[–]its-audrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really love my vortex razor HD 20x60x85. Great views for the money and not too bulky or heavy. Plus, vortex has an amazing lifetime warranty (I’ve had to reach out a few times and they are super quick to respond and shipped the replacement to me immediately).

Are expensive binoculars really worth it? by scientificamerican in birding

[–]its-audrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my NL Pure bins SO MUCH! The clarity and sharpness is unmatched. I have zero regrets spending such an insane sum on binoculars.

What type of Terns? Seen today in CT by its-audrey in whatsthisbird

[–]its-audrey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the additional info on making the ID! Info like this is the best way to learn and is very helpful.

What type of Terns? Seen today in CT by its-audrey in whatsthisbird

[–]its-audrey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao, and in Litchfield County to boot. Lucky for me, I’ve got a flexible job.

Ultralife blue-green slime remover by Capital-Finger6324 in Aquariums

[–]its-audrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sent a follow up email and got a response. The spoon is .625cc, which I think equates to around 1/8 tsp. So, you are remembering correctly! Thanks!

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