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Lisa, also known as Ostdrossel on social media, has a special way of bringing the beauty of nature right to your screen. Living in Michigan, she set up a "photo booth" in her backyard to capture captivating photos of the birds and other animals that visit her garden. Her photos show birds in all their glory—sometimes being funny, sometimes looking serious, but always fascinating.

From colorful orioles to cheeky squirrels, Lisa's camera catches the action up close. Each photo tells a story about the everyday lives of these backyard visitors, letting you see them like never before. Scroll down to enjoy some of Lisa’s latest shots and discover the magic of nature!

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Lisa started her photography adventure in 2012 when she moved from Germany to Michigan. Amazed by the diverse wildlife in her new surroundings, she began feeding the animals and capturing photos of them. Lisa wanted to share these images with her family back in Germany, as many of the species were unlike what she was used to seeing in the city.

"I've come to know my adopted home of America, especially Michigan, so much better," Lisa said, reflecting on her years of photographing birds. "There’s such a wide variety here that there's always something new to discover."

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    Before long, the birds started raising their young, with her feeder becoming a key spot for the fledglings to grow up. “Birds do come back—I can tell them apart by their markings," Lisa continued.

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    When discussing the birds that return, Lisa mentioned her deep affection for eastern bluebirds. She believes part of her fascination with them comes from watching them raise their babies in a nest box she built, complete with a camera inside. "You do get attached when you see all the things happening there."

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    If you're a bird or animal lover, don't miss the chance to check out more of Lisa's photos on her Instagram or website. She even has a live camera streaming her backyard, where you can watch for wild birds and other passers-by that stop by throughout the day!

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    WindySwede
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of the furry veggie eater, where it posed infront of the camera the gardener put up in their garden 😅

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    Jorie
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a red-winged blackbird. When they take flight, the red feathers really flare out!

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    PattyK
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immature Baltimore oriole — he’ll have adult plumage soon!

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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe an immature rose-breasted grossbeak (because there was an adult in a previous photo). Immature and juvenil (not juvenile; look it up) are really hard to identify, and the field guides aren’t much help. Someone should publish a field guide to younger birds (lookin’ at you, David Allen Sibley!).

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    PattyK
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    3 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Female American goldfinch? Doesn’t look like a goldfinch bill, but all the other field marks are present.

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