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 Post subject: A Busy Day in the Backyard
PostPosted: Apr 09 5:07 pm 
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The birds very really active in the backyard today and the highlight was the first male Rufous Hummingbird that I have seen this year. He came to the feeder a couple of times.

Female Northern Flicker
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Robin playing tug o war with an earthworm, the Robin won.
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Male Varied Thrush
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Female Varied Thrush, they must be mates because they seem to fight all the time.
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Male Rufous Hummingbird, the first I have seen this year.
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 Post subject: Re: A Busy Day in the Backyard
PostPosted: Apr 09 7:36 pm 
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Great shots! Sure was a nice day today!

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 Post subject: Re: A Busy Day in the Backyard
PostPosted: Apr 10 2:33 pm 
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great shots Keith, thanks for sharing :)

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 Post subject: Re: A Busy Day in the Backyard
PostPosted: Apr 11 9:25 am 
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I have always enjoyed your pictures, they all have frames. :) The frames often highlight the bird. Thank-you!

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 Post subject: Re: A Busy Day in the Backyard
PostPosted: Apr 12 9:51 am 
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Enjoyed you pics Keith! We have a male Rufous regularly visiting our feeder at the moment.

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