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Who is in NW Georgia?
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Posted by lcmoore99 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 2, 10 at 7:37
| Hi,
I suspect that this year especially, we'll be seeing more 'regional' trends due to the crazy weather in different parts of the country.
I know that in north/northwest Georgia, we've had one of the coldest winters on record. We had some snow/ice in Feb. (or Jan., can't remember now) and I'm watching this week's weather report and we might be in for some more of the same this week. That isn't characteristic of this area at all.
For those of you here, how's the weather affected the bluebird sightings, activity? What about other birds?
As for me, we've had more birds than usual this winter but part of the reason is that last year this time, two neighbors had their trees cut down and we became a 'tree island' in my neighborhood.
As for bluebirds, I've had 3 of them all winter. I've seen flashes of blue elsewhere as I drive, but I'm not seeing as many blues as in the past winter.
How 'bout y'all?
Bluebird blessings, Linda... |
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RE: Who is in NW Georgia?
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| Not long ago, it started to snow/rain which turned to snow/sleet which is now SNOW and it is accumulating! As I said, we're not used to this kind of weather and this is the second snow we've had in a month (first one was 2/12). It's lovely watching it but my hubbie is out on the roads. I'll have some photos later of one of the male blues sitting in a heavy snow shower looking NOT happy! I hope they don't decide to migrate next winter but I might :) One thing: bluebirds look STUNNING against a snow background! Bluebird blessings, Linda... |
RE: Who is in NW Georgia?
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| Hi there Linda!! I am in NW Georgia! I am sick sick sick of this snow. I am a BB fanatic too! During the GBBC, the highest number I counted in one sighting here was 4. I wish I had 50 of them!! I have a Sawyer house in my back yard and I usually end up with 2-3 nests per season. A nasty male HOSP destroyed one of them last spring. He went in there and pecked holes in every single egg, and then thew 2 of the eggs out of the box. Just made me sick.~~Angie |
RE: Who is in NW Georgia?
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Hi, Linda. I am actually in NE Ga. Buford to be exact...
Funny, but for 2 weeks I have had a pair (Probably the same from future years,) and one single BB visiting every day except for yesterday, when we had all that snow. I believe it is the same pair from last year, as it appears like they are already checking out and apparantly "claiming" the box as theirs!I hope the single one can find a mate before a nasty fight begins! I have been giving out a few mealworms, but with the shortage of them and currently being unemployed, they will not get their treats as much. Please feel free to e-mail me... Hey, Right now I have nothing else to do but watch the blues! Sincerely, Rebecca |
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