True, but they will actively usurp nests from other species including bluebirds, and will actively destroy the eggs of the other species in the nest. If they were merely invasive because they were prolific breeders that'd be one thing, but they're also jerks at the same time ๐คฃ
03.12.2024 23:10
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They definitely live up to their nickname, for sure.
03.12.2024 23:07
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A downy woodpecker inspects a small spider while hanging upside-down from a suet feeder
This is one of my favorite photos -- this Downy Woodpecker stopped eating to check out this small spider spinning a web down from the feeder, then went back to her suet cake. August, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #woodpecker #spider #goodtiming
03.12.2024 22:55
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Male House Sparrow perched on a branch, looking camera-left in profile
The male House Sparrow, sometimes referred to as 'Bearded Bastards', are an invasive bird species in the USA. I still think they're handsome, though. October, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #housesparrow
03.12.2024 20:20
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Welcome! ๐
03.12.2024 20:09
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a photo of a female house finch, sitting on a metal bar
I believe this is a female house finch I photographed in August, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #housefinch
16.11.2024 00:40
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its alright blue, I have those kinds of days too!
15.11.2024 21:37
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It was a very lucky day! At first I was afraid and immediately looked it up thinking I had to call someone about a disease, but luckily it is a completely normal part of their lives.
15.11.2024 21:32
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a photo of a white-breasted nuthatch, a bird known for hanging upside down
White-breasted nuthatch, October 2022. This little guy decided to land upright, letting me get a great profile shot. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature #nuthatch
15.11.2024 21:10
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A picture of a ruby-throated hummingbird in flight
Ruby-throated hummingbird, August 2022. #birds #ornithology #nature #photography
15.11.2024 11:37
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A Blue Jay with head exposed during crown molting
Bonus bird while I figure out hashtags. Caught this shot of a Blue Jay during its crown molting. September, 2022. #birds #ornithology #photography #nature
15.11.2024 02:06
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Carolina Wren, or as we call 'em around here, 'Noise Nuggets.' ๐คฃ
15.11.2024 01:45
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A male house sparrow perched on a stem of tall grass
n honor of being added to the birds feed, here's a shot of a male house sparrow I took in October of 2022! #birds #ornithology
15.11.2024 01:36
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He looks ferocious but he's a 75lbs cuddlebuddy that likes to sit on my lap as I attempt to work at the computer.
14.11.2024 23:26
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A hot-air balloon flying in the sky with the moon in the background
Here's a photo I took in August of 2021, named 'On My Way.'
14.11.2024 22:42
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A picture of a monarch butterfly I took in July of 2021.
14.11.2024 22:19
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Photo of a staffordshire terrier
Hi.
Here's a picture of my doggo, Scooby.
14.11.2024 22:00
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