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A Few Of The Birds That Enjoy Smooth Sumac
The berries of Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), popular with many birds. Birds that entertain me as they come by to eat the berries. Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus). A bird that I see as it comes to eat these berries. Northern Flickers are often at the Smooth Sumac, downing the berries. Sometimes showing off their yellow…
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Elderberry
Lots of Elderberry Bushes (Sambucus canadensis) are in bloom up here in the mountains. On a trip to Florida in early May, I saw many in bloom down there along the roadways, making me feel at home. Now I’ve got Elderberries blooming at the edge of the woods outside my cabin too thanks to Saint…
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Apple Blossoms
Apple blossoms. What a fragrant delight. And they bring in a host of visitors that provide great entertainment just to sit and watch. It’s been really breezy today. Petals have been flying like snow. Apple blossom season won’t last much longer. Tiger Swallowtails (Papilio glaucus) are one of the many species of butterflies that make…