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Magnificent Simplicity – Mourning Dove

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So common…the American Mourning Dove…they number in the millions around us. They are not colorful or vibrant. Nor do they do they broadcast a loud and boisterous voice or a demanding demeanor. But like all things in nature, there is nothing really common about them. To the Native Americans, the mourning dove represents spirit and … Read more

Winter Cardinals

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It’s awesome to have the colorful Cardinal in the backyard. On days when it snows they can become particularly numerous and active. Otherwise, it can be a challenge to get a good photograph, in good light, as they tend to feed really early, and really late, just before dark. Of course you’ll catch them from … Read more