Backyard Birds Are Always Welcome

@CarolDM (203452)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 16, 2023 1:52pm CST

Have spent a few freezing cold days watching the birds from inside. I used the bench in Dustin's garden to feed those visitors. Also had peanuts in the deck feeder for the cardinals and blue jays. Sunflower seeds, apple and peanut butter seem to be favorites, even for the woodpeckers. I am sharing a few of many photos taken over the last week or so. There also have been robins (enjoying the apples), cardinals, mockingbirds, downy woodpeckers, and many more visiting. Last week we got up to the 80s for a couple of days. Yesterday morning we had a frigid 22 F morning. But today we are back to maybe the 60s later. Several very cold mornings lately. Nature's way of letting us know who is in control. Certainly not us. Spring will officially arrive on March 20th. We have rain tomorrow, then another 20 F weekend. Hoping the blooms will soon start to make their appearances. I hope I haven't lost too much to the frigid temperatures. Hope you are all doing well these days.

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@kaylachan (57687)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

16 Mar 23

I posted this morning complaining about the up and down weather. I hate it. I can't wait for Spring. George is having fun planting more grass.

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@kaylachan (57687)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

16 Mar 23

@CarolDM Which is what George needs.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

I have sort of gotten used to it I suppose. Planting grass is a project.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

@kaylachan I hope he is enjoying.

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@TheHorse (205767)

• Walnut Creek, California

16 Mar 23

I hope we get some doves this Spring. We used to have a lot. But not so many over the past four years or so. Not sure why.

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@TheHorse (205767)

• Walnut Creek, California

16 Mar 23

@CarolDM I do too. I wonder why we've had fewer recently.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

@TheHorse Maybe the weather. That often plays a role.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Doves are here year round. Love the mourning doves and their sweet sound.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

16 Mar 23

We do not see pigeons here They used to visit frequently before.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

These are ground doves. I also have mourning doves year round.

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@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

16 Mar 23

I always love to see a picture you capture of nature. How is Brendel? Is she doing fine?

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@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

16 Mar 23

@CarolDM Maybe she is being lazy and enjoying the weather

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

@sjvg1976 She does that a lot. Lazy is what she and the Dude are really good at.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Thank you. Brendel is good. Laying on her heating pad beside me as I type. Thanks for asking.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306237)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

16 Mar 23

Beautiful pictures. I'm glad the birds are enjoying the feeders. I'm sorry it's so cold there.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306237)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

16 Mar 23

@CarolDM I wore a heavy sweater jacket instead of my usual winter jacket when I went out today. It was in the 40s earlier.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

@just4him We got close to 60 here. But with the wind, it felt cooler.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Thanks, they are everywhere. I enjoy them so very much. Tis the season I guess. Staying inside most of the time. Got out and went to the park today with a jacket. It was nice.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (82001)

• Rupert, Idaho

16 Mar 23

Very nice collage of photos! Pretty birds. That does sound cold, but the 60s sound very nice. We are only in the high 30s right now...but it looks nice out. Hope it will be nicer than the 20s there soon!

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Thank you. I have so many photos, this seems to work well. We get up in the 40s and 50s during the day but those 20 F mornings are frigid. More this weekend too.

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Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (82001)

• Rupert, Idaho

18 Mar 23

@CarolDM That's good to hear, it would be nice if we could share a gallery of photos, but guess collages will have to work. Up to the 50s sound nice...but yes in the 20s is pretty cold!

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Mar 23

@MommyOfEli2013 Seems most here are not interested in photos like we are. Maybe for another site.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

17 Mar 23

Your weather is fluctuating a lot like ours! The photos are so nice they would make a beautiful calendar.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

Yes it is roller coaster weather. Rain since last night, all day today. Thanks, I thought about a calendar but I never use them any more with the computers now. I used to make them for my Dad and he loved them.

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@shaggin (71666)

• United States

17 Mar 23

@CarolDM a friend of mine makes them and sells them for $20 at craft fairs and online

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

@shaggin Wow that is a good price. I might look into that. There are several craft shows locally in my area. A great idea.

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@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

17 Mar 23

Lovely photos! Thanks for sharing these. I'm sure the birds are enjoying the treats that you are sharing.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

And thank you Allen. The birds seem to be enjoying the food. During the winter food is scarce. I enjoy watching them so much.

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@rebelann (111178)

• El Paso, Texas

16 Mar 23

I like you photo composite, did you use Excel to do it?

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@rebelann (111178)

• El Paso, Texas

17 Mar 23

I haven't heard of that one but then I don't have a laptop.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

@rebelann I use my laptop all the time. Rarely use my phone. I prefer the larger screen.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Thanks, no I use an app that came with my laptop called CollageIt.

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@LadyDuck (458121)

• Switzerland

17 Mar 23

I love all the birds that come to my garden. You took beautiful photos, the blue jays are so cute.

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@LadyDuck (458121)

• Switzerland

17 Mar 23

@CarolDM The blue jays are so elegant. Your iPhone takes perfect photos.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

@LadyDuck They are loud but pretty to see. Thanks, I am very happy with the camera on the phone.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

I know you enjoy the birds too. Thanks, snapped with my iPhone from inside. I love the shade of blue on the blue jays.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40523)

• United States

17 Mar 23

I love your nature photos, Carol. Very pretty!

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40523)

• United States

17 Mar 23

@CarolDM I certainly understand!

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

Thank you so much. I enjoy the birds more than you can imagine. Such good therapy too.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

@1creekgirl Have a great weekend.

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@innertalks (21026)

• Australia

17 Mar 23

We have a few birds in our backyard too. The same couple of pigeons live there all year, and then have their young ones in a tree here, the same tree every year, once a year too.

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@innertalks (21026)

• Australia

17 Mar 23

@Treborika Yes, I look forwards to them nesting here every year.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

Oh my goodness how lucky you are. I have never seen a dove nest in my yard. Plenty of them eating. I hope one will build a nest. How adorable those babies would be. Thank you for sharing this Steve. It gives me hope. Nature is incredible and has so much for us to enjoy.

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@Treborika (17262)

• Mombasa, Kenya

17 Mar 23

So so nice and amazing my friend

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

16 Mar 23

Very nice pictures of birds .it's fun watching them . Hope they enjoyed those seeds and apples .

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Thanks, they made a mess and still enjoying. I refreshed the seeds earlier. The rain will watch the bench soon.

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@Treborika (17262)

• Mombasa, Kenya

17 Mar 23

Me too here

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

@Treborika Thanks.

@Adie04 (17360)

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17 Mar 23

These types of picture are suitable for photocards.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

What a nice thing to say. Thank you so very much.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

@Adie04 A postcard. They used to be very popular. Nobody takes the time to do those any more. Thanks again. I enjoy the birds and the photography.

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@Adie04 (17360)

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17 Mar 23

@CarolDM You're welcome! Not just photocards, but something, hmm.... I don't know what does it call. The picture in front, and use the letter and stamp and write address at the other page. What is it called? I really forget the name. I usually see it in the souvenir's shop

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@FourWalls (62147)

• United States

17 Mar 23

Wouldn’t be spring without a sub-freezing weekend.

Pray you’re doing well.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

So very true. Doing great. Hope the same for you.

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@jstory07 (134464)

• Roseburg, Oregon

16 Mar 23

I hope everything will come back when it is summer.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Thanks, I do as well. A few are not looking so good but hopefully they will come back soon.

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@Juliaacv (48442)

• Canada

16 Mar 23

You have some marvelous shots here. I love to see your pictures of birds. Today it actually felt like spring here, it was so nice.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

Thank you. Most were taken with my iPhone, through the patio doors. We were cold at first but it made it to 60. With the wind, it felt cool at the park, but the jacket helped.

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@sol_cee (38223)

• Philippines

16 Mar 23

Thank you for sharing this. I didn’t know many bird names before but now I know

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Mar 23

You are very welcome. I will share more soon. I have seen many more at the feeders.

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@JudyEv (325798)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Mar 23

I always smile when I hear about birds liking peanut butter but I don't smile at 'peanuts'.

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@Dena91 (15860)

• United States

17 Mar 23

Love your photo collage. This weather is crazy for sure. Have a wonderful evening.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Mar 23

Thank you Dena. I have so many photos to choose from. Rain rain and more rain last night and today. You do the same.

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