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Explore the world of birdwatching with Lisa, better known as Ostdrossel. Residing in Michigan, Lisa's journey into avian photography began when she noticed the unique birds that regularly visited her new home. Intrigued by the diversity, she crafted a bird-friendly photo booth setup in her backyard, capturing candid moments of various bird species without disturbing their natural habitat.

Whether it's the goofy doves, majestic blue jays, or the occasional surprise visitor, each image offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of the local backyard birds. Scroll down to see the captivating images!

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Corella Fleabane
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read somewhere that when starling feathers first come in, they have these fancy white tips, but after a while the white wears away and then they become their usual black iridescent.

Michelle Carlson
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh man, I know they're invasive, but I do love starlings! So smart, such good mimics, really beautiful birds

BarkingSquirell
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, all I get in my yard are sparrows, cardinals and blue jays (and a freakin' hawk who tries to eat all of them and the squirrels.)

CR7_FAN
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Birbcubine kind of looks like a cactus

Daddy’s Girl
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That bird has bird feet tracks in its feathers

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The way birds behave varies with the seasons. As the weather changes, our feathered friends switch up their routines. To delve deeper into this avian world, we spoke with Lisa to understand her observations and creative journey. Lisa confirmed that the birds indeed exhibit noticeable changes in behavior throughout the seasons, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for her as a birdwatcher.

"Fall and winter have been rather boring here after a summer that provided an abundance of natural food for the birds and rather mild temperatures. I have had very little bird activity all fall, and in winter, things only got more lively during frosty times with lots of snow. This is great for the budget, but I am looking forward to spring because that is when the summer guests migrate here, starting with red-winged blackbirds, cowbirds, and grackles in the coming weeks. Then, potentially, warblers and native sparrows will be passing through, followed by orioles, grosbeaks, hummingbirds, and all kinds of potential surprise visitors. They stay all spring and summer, some into fall. It is the most exciting time because the garden is lush, and they are all having babies, and variety is at its peak."

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    Emotional_Dumpster
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay but this reminds me of that one punk teen that pretty much every family has at one point lol

    K Tigress
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you have cats, you may have noticed that the jays love the dry cat food too! 😛😁

    T J R
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the same face I make when someone wakes me up early on my day off.

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    K Tigress
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They really are at times "angry birds' I had a few over the years angrily attack their own reflection in the window. Sometimes till they were a bit bloody. My Cat at the time found it amusing. Our family not as much.

    T J R
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See a Cardinal - make a wish, blow a kiss.

    Y A Duck
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and I may ask you a favor in da future.

    Mad CatMan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know this guy. His name is Red and he is an actor.

    In a previous interview, Lisa mentioned that she hopes to explore wilder areas with cameras. So, we were curious to know if there are specific locations or types of landscapes she is particularly eager to explore. "I am talking about areas that are perhaps a bit more remote than my backyard, which is not in the middle of the wilderness," she said. "I'd love to have a piece of forest to explore and play around with trail cameras so that I am less dependent on electricity and WiFi. I have recently started experimenting with one, and things are fun and promising, but I am also on a budget, so possibilities are a bit limited. Experimenting is a lot of fun, though, and we will see what the year brings in that respect."

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    brittany
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    erase all pictures of Ron!!!!

    As we explore nature, birds bring a special charm that captivates bird lovers. Whether in busy cities or peaceful landscapes, our feathered friends add a unique melody to our daily lives. Among all the different types of birds, we asked Lisa if there are specific birds that she has developed a particularly strong connection with or finds herself looking forward to seeing each day.

    "I generally love eastern bluebirds, and part of my infatuation with them is probably due to watching them raise their babies in a nest box I made that also had a camera in it. Sadly, last year was not a great season for the blues here; instead of three broods, only one happened because of territorial disputes among the blues. I have not really seen them here since then, and I miss them. So one could say that the last couple of months have been rather boring for me when it comes to birds."

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    Philip Rutter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tufted Mammary Mouse. sort of. :-)

    Tamra
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the little tufted titmice. Curious, social little guys.

    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my goodness!! So adorable!!

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    DUN DUN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like golden sun rays peeking out after a dark night 🤌🏼🤌🏼

    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like this little one ate the whole bowl!

    If you love birds, be sure to take a look at more pictures on Lisa's Instagram or website. She also has a live camera that keeps an eye on her backyard all the time, so you can see if any wild birds drop by!

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    PattyK
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must have been chilly that day …

    K Tigress
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like an "angry bird" from the games. But now with doves. btw they drop bombs. LOL 😛

    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Getting ready to poop.

    Will Schnipke
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bro looks like the bird in rio but a different color

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    Sheri Lytle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one that comes to my hand for a treat, what a beak on these birds!

    Corella Fleabane
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love that ehn-ehn call as they climb around on the trees

    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks so happy! Thank you for sharing their names.. I want to be a bird watcher, love them, so beautiful and adorable!

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    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The moment the camera is spotted!

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    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like he’s a picky eater.. deciding what looks best.

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    Philip Rutter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a male Red-Bellied Woodpecker. I kid you not. Because of the - red- belly? I've never been able to see a red belly on these guys! More 'Vaguely-Beige-Bellied' I think...

    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a massive woodpecker that lives in the trees by my house. He's so big he can't land on the birdfeeder. So what he does (after he chases away the little birds) is hang off it upside down and then do "sit ups" to pull seeds out of the holes. It's quite the feat because he makes it swing around like crazy once he lands on the feeder. I had trouble understand what I was seeing the first time I looked out and he was on there. He's such a large bird it's hilarious to see him hanging upside down.

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    CR7_FAN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a game of peek-a-boo!

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    Ostdrossel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an immature Orchard Oriole. Loved him.

    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first thought was this is a young one!

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    DUN DUN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Birb modelling agency called

    T J R
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow! The wings are awesome!!!

    Spittnimage
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't tell male/female Blue Jays apart.

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    Debby Keir
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think in the UK we'd call this a lesser spotted woodpecker. I have 2 pairs that feed in my garden.

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    Wendy Miller
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of these keeps trying to make a hole in our cedar siding so he can over-winter. Such a p****r head.

    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am loving these birds, I want to give them all a kiss on the feathers!

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    PattyK
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the red eyes are due to the angle of the light. And oddly, only the female has a little pinkish wash on her lower belly, and only in breeding season.

    John Davidson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always the optimist...never paid on a mortgage...

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    Sheri Lytle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is a female Cardinal

    Carol Culhane
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. The males are flashy, but I think the females are absolutely gorgeous.

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    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Female cardinals are 5 to 1 male around me.. she looks like a tough cookie!

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    Pa Pa Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope that's not a banana in his mouth for scale!

    Vedette Aecus
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remake of Alfred Hitchcock "The Birds" giant sized

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    Ostdrossel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A baby Grackle. I love these cute things.

    Philip Rutter
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey! Don't bring your own outside food to the feeder!!

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    Moonbaby
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww! I call you sunshine! Sunshine on my shoulders, makes me happy!

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    Ostdrossel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an American Tree Sparrow. They very rarely visit my camera feeder, so I loved this photo.

    CR7_FAN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the ones we have in NZ

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    Lorraine Woollands
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such beautiful pictures of so many beautiful birds

    Tom Faehnle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the variety of food. Helps attract so many different species.

    CR7_FAN
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This bird looks like "Magma" its a great name for it

    Rico Suave
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    House Finch, one of my favorites.

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    Corella Fleabane
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chickadees are the best I wish i could tell one from another, to know which are familiar and which are new

    Doofnuts
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife constantly sings "chickdee" to these little ones, because we have flocks on our property. Awesome little things.

    Michelle Carlson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I call them Chick-a-doodles

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    Jane No Dough
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the sounds the cowbird makes, but don't like that they leave their chicks in other bird's nests for them to raise. Like the cuckoo, they leave them in the nests of smaller birds, so their hatchlings have an advantage over "adopting" family.