Jimmie Campbell

Yellow Warbler
Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warblers are like little sunbursts flitting through the trees. Their bright golden feathers, streaked with reddish chest markings on males, make them one of the most striking songbirds to spot.
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It's one of the smallest birds on my property. Maybe 4 to 4.5 inches.

Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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The Red-headed Woodpecker is one of only four North American woodpeckers known to store food (insects and seeds. Grasshoppers are regularly stored alive), and it is the only one known to cover the stored food with wood or bark.

Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
A Northern House Wren is a fierce competitor for nest holes. Wrens will sometimes drag eggs and young out of a nest site they want.—even occasionally killing adult birds. In my area they are the main source of nest failure for bluebirds.
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Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
In 1810, Alexander Wilson collected a warbler from a magnolia tree in Mississippi, giving it the English name "Black-and-yellow Warbler" and "magnolia" for the scientific species name, which became the common name over time.
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronate
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Yellow-rumped Warblers are perhaps the most versatile foragers of all warblers. They're the warbler you're most likely to see fluttering out from a tree to catch a flying insect.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Their migration is well underway, they are in Ohio early this year. Hummer feeders are up.
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Cherry Blossoms
Spring around the corner

Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Windy day fishing
Known for its bold personality and expert fishing skills. It can judge distances with uncanny accuracy. Wind might add a challenge, but it doesn't seem to phase the Kingfisher—it's all part of its adventurous fishing routine.
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Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula

The Baltimore Oriole's name originates from the English settlers in colonial America, who thought the bird's striking orange and black colors resembled the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore, Maryland's founding proprietor
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Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
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I had a large fallout of Dark-eyed Juncos this week as they are leaving Ohio. Most are heading north to their breeding grounds in the coniferous forests of Canada. Their migration typically peaks here (Ohio) in March and April.

It appears to be, yes

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It's a She, the He would have a red patch on the back of head. 😀 I should have added gender to my description

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Hairy Woodpecker
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The Hairy Woodpecker is often mistaken for the smaller Downy Woodpecker. A key difference? The Hairy Woodpecker has a longer bill, nearly the same length as its head, making it an expert at foraging beneath tree bark for insects.

Yellow-rumped warbler on poison-ivy
Setophaga coronata
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Yellow-rumped Warblers have a fascinating relationship with poison ivy. They are immune to the urushiol in poison ivy sap that causes rashes in humans. They actually eat the white berries of poison ivy.

Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronate
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Their cheerful song and striking appearance make them a favorite among birdwatchers. They're also known for their diverse diet, which includes insects, berries, and even tree sap in the winter.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
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Rose-breasted Grosbeaks often visit my bird feeders. They eat sunflower seeds as well raw peanuts. During spring or fall migration keep your feeders stocked

Downy Woodpecker
Dryobates pubescens
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Downy Woodpeckers are fascinating little birds! They're the smallest woodpeckers in North America and are known for their distinctive black-and-white plumage. Males have a red patch on the back of their heads, while females do not.

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- female
Polioptila caerulea
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Occasionally, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers "overshoot" on their spring migrations and end up much further north than usual.
Usually strong winds is the main cause. Most probably make their way back south before nesting.

Soon my Bluebirds will return.
Mom bringing the kids to lunch. Menu=meal worms

Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
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The red iris that gives the Red-eyed Vireo its name doesn't develop until the end of the birds' first winter. Then the brown iris the birds were born with becomes dull brick red to bright crimson in different individuals.

Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
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The optical magic of the Indigo Bunting's feathers is indeed captivating. Their feathers act like tiny prisms, bending and scattering light in a way that gives them that beautiful, iridescent hue.

Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
Bluebirds are often seen as harbingers of happiness and joy. Their presence is said to uplift spirits and bring a sense of cheerfulness. Due to their vibrant blue color and their song, bluebirds are symbols of hope, representing a bright future and positive outlook.

Northern Cardinal - Female
Cardinalis cardinalis
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Only a few female North American songbirds sing, but the female Northern Cardinal does. This may give the male information about when to bring food to the nest. A mated pair shares song phrases.

Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
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House Wrens have been observed stuffing nest boxes with twigs and sometimes destroying the eggs of other bird species to take over the nesting site. This behavior is driven by their need to secure prime nesting spots and reduce competition.

Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
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Swamp Sparrows have longer legs than other members of its genus; allowing them to wade into shallow water to forage. This species even sometimes sticks its head under water to try to capture aquatic invertebrates.

Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
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They have a distinctive habit of wagging their tails while perched and are known for their soft, "fee-bee" song, which they use to attract mates and mark their territories.

Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula
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Common Grackles are resourceful foragers. They follow plows to catch invertebrates and mice, wade into water to catch small fish, pick leeches off the legs of turtles, steal worms from American Robins, raid nests, and kill and eat adult birds.