Below the longleaf pines, in a thicket: ten turkey eggs. Mama turkey flew up in a tree. Turkeys lay one egg a day, so it took her ten days to deposit those.
The dogs found them. Honeybun made off with another egg in her mouth. Blondie covered the getaway. Continue reading
What kind of bird makes these small nests?
![[Bigger than a hummingbird nest]](http://www.okraparadisefarms.com/pictures/2020-06-14--nests-azaleas-sycamore-pond-wasps-tanager-spider/20200614_190246.jpg)
Bigger than a hummingbird nest
They’re too big to be hummingbird nests.
Gretchen spotted them, one in the woods, the other at the pond.
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The firebird appears to be a Carolina wren.
This Thryothorus ludovicianus didn’t seem to mind that I was three feet from it. Continue readingSeen through a window screen.
It’s the state bird of Georgia, a Brown Thrasher. Continue reading
Apparently they’re well fed.
It’s been 12 days since they hatched, and supposedly Carolina wrens fledge in 12-14 days, so they could fly any day now.
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Red-shouldered hawks, split-tailed kites, and buzzards were riding the updrafts mid-day today.
You can also hear bluebirds and other birds keeping to the trees.
Here’s a video playlist. Continue reading
Until the birds get them.
Dr. Claudia Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist,
will speak at
South Georgia Growing Local 2014
about
Basic information for beginning a backyard flock including: breeds, housing, nutrition, egg production and biosecurity.
Her conference bio: Continue reading
Student Naturalist Beth Grant will speak at South Georgia Growing Local 2014:
In his book Bringing Nature Home, Dr. Doug Tallamy explains
how everyone who loves the wonders of the natural world can contribute to the survival of our native birds, butterflies, and other treasures by providing the native plants needed to support them. Beth Grant has recently obtained permission from Dr. Tallamy to present his slideshow on his findings. By acting on Dr. Tallamy’s practical recommendations, you can make a difference for bio-diversity while bringing endlessly fascinating wildlife to your home. Handouts will be provided. Copies of Bringing Nature Home and Dr. Gil Nelson’s Best Native Plants for Southern Gardens will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to Birdsong Nature Center.
Here’s her conference bio: Continue reading
![[Landscape]](http://www.okraparadisefarms.com/pictures/2021-07-14--turkey-eggs/20210714_190156.jpg)
![[Another nest, near the pond]](http://www.okraparadisefarms.com/pictures/2020-06-14--nests-azaleas-sycamore-pond-wasps-tanager-spider/20200614_190636.jpg)
![[Carolina wren]](http://www.okraparadisefarms.com/pictures/2020-04-21--phoenix-bird/20200510_102404.jpg)
![[Hop]](http://www.okraparadisefarms.com/pictures/2020-03-30--thrasher/20200330_090743.jpg)
