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Old 04-02-2008, 11:58 AM
 
Location: Farmland side of the mountain
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Just in case you have a free day(s), April 23-27 are the dates for Spring/Wildflower Pilgrimage at Great Smoky Mountains National Park--an opportunity to identify flowers, take hikes, photography tours and more at Wildflower Main Page

What a beautiful day today--planting season for sure--don't forget the weeding!!
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Old 04-02-2008, 03:50 PM
 
Location: Atlanta suburb
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I spoil my birds, I feed them all year long, every year.
We have several bird families that hang out with us all the time.
We do the same, MB. My father always fed the birds year round, but told us we really shouldn't because some of them won't migrate as a result. Did it ever stop him? Nope - the old softie.

I am the same. As long as they want to hang around I'll just keep putting out the suet, seeds, and peanut butter!

Thanks, Suzanne1945 for that link and the info. You won't be around then to enjoy it yourself, will you? Hopefully, today is a sure sign of good weather to come. It has been beautiful!!
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:16 PM
 
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Gem, the "old softie" was wrong about the migration being effected by feeding. The following is a link that explains it in plain English... so now everyone can enjoy feeding their birds all year, guilt free!

On a similar note: I saw some bluebirds near my house on my last visit to Maryville so I can't wait to put out feeders and see them again. They have completely disappeared from my neighborhood up here.

Audubon: Backyard -- The Winter Banquet

PS. I was going to do a silly pun about Bluebirds of happiness but decided I might be laughed off of the forum....
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:39 PM
 
Location: Farmland side of the mountain
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Default More bird sightings

On a similar note: I saw some bluebirds near my house on my last visit to Maryville so I can't wait to put out feeders and see them again. They have completely disappeared from my neighborhood up here.


The robins are here, too. We don't see too many in FL; but, I remeber them from my years in WI as their appearance was a sure sign of spring.
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:47 PM
 
Location: America, Inc.
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Act 2 is already in full swing: Southern Crabapple, redbud, tulips
Coming soon: The grand finale!!: Dogwood and azalea
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Old 04-03-2008, 09:07 PM
 
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This only makes me want to move to knoxville sooner. All i see up here in Michigan is dirty snow. No spring life yet.
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Old 04-04-2008, 06:44 AM
 
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The view from my backyard! Here comes the redbuds!

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Old 04-04-2008, 07:23 AM
 
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Wow what beautiful pictures ! It's still summer in Miami. It's been summer n Miami all year. You guys are so lucky to have a change of season.I envy you

Lori
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Old 04-04-2008, 02:10 PM
 
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[quote=hiknapster;3352101]The view from my backyard! Here comes the redbuds!
Got room for me? Gorgeous yard and trees!!
I am so sick of dirty yucky snow. Its raining here so hope it all melts soon. I did see the first robins of the year yesterday, so its spring someplace....just has not found me.
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Old 04-04-2008, 06:27 PM
 
Location: Atlanta suburb
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Smile Hang tight, AlisonL, SPRING is just next door!!

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The view from my backyard! Here comes the redbuds!
Got room for me? Gorgeous yard and trees!!
I am so sick of dirty yucky snow. Its raining here so hope it all melts soon. I did see the first robins of the year yesterday, so its spring someplace....just has not found me.
Wow, hiknapster, that is absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for showing us. It has been so rainy and gloomy here that although things are popping, it is difficult to really appreciate it all. I am so looking forward to our TN trip in 2 weeks. It will be beautiful!

AlisonL, you know it always slips right past me, and maybe others too, that they are several TN-bound folks who are still under a pile of snow. I am wishing really hard for Spring to hit Maine big-time very soon! I know it can't come soon enough for you, but we are sending flowers and leaves your way. Keep watching!!
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