birdwatching

A few weeks ago we got two bird feeders for the backyard. I had no idea we would attract so many cool birds… and other wildlife. We got a Birds of Minnesota book and I’ve been trying to keep track of all the birds we’re getting. Our backyard is a pretty happening place.

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Mallards. Apparently these guys thought the puddle in our driveway was a good plac05/DSC1006-1024x680.jpg)](/content/images/2014/05/DSC1006.jpg)

Not pictured: Robin, Chickadee, Hummingbird

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