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POTD 5/5/25
SLIM PICKINS' - A Robin comes up with a tiny grub while pecking in the yard. Robins hunt by hopping or running forward, then standing upright, often cocking its head to one side as if it is listening for worms. Actually they are watching the grass and soil for signs of movement. When they sees signs of activity, they lunge forward, stabbing the soil and gripping the prey.
POTD 5/4/25
TURTLE LOVE - I surprised a pair of snapping turtles caught in an embrace I could only assume was consensual - and they separated with a "we're caught" splash when I got closer.
POTD 5/3/25
MORE FOREST WILDFLOWERS - The tiny Goldthread blooms are easy to over look - but the delicate 1/2 inch blooms are worth stooping to examine.
POTD 5/2/25
SHY SAPSUCKER - A female Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on the Magnolia. We see Sapsuckers every year - this year they have been a little shy for photos.
POTD 5/1/25
ORANGE BIRD IS BACK - Just in from Baltimore, the Orioles are back. The males are always the first to arrive - so we expect to see the females shortly,
