A Visit From

Patch of red feathers

brings a big grin to my face—

Downy woodpecker

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A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to one and all!

Parasites

Chipping sparrows have

Already picked up sidekicks

For winter, ticks on.

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Frozen

Numbness on one side

Started with severe back pain

Waiting for answers.

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Stocking Up

Aerial battle

Bluejays vie for monkey nuts

Mid-air collisions

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Nasturtiums

All summer long they

Battled night-munching earwigs—

Now they’re flourishing!

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