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BACKYARD BIRDS
Profiles of birds
BACKYARD BIRDS
Articles from the pages of
BirdWatching
about cardinals, orioles, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and other birds that you may see along a tree-lined street, in a local park, even in your backyard.
Published: April 17, 2012
American Robin
Species profile: Snow bird, American Robin
Baltimore Oriole
Species profile: Spring and summer favorite, Baltimore Oriole
Blue Jay
Species profile: Blue Jay - Nature's clown
Downy Woodpecker
Species profile: Friendly little jackhammer, Downy Woodpecker
Evening Grosbeak
Species profile: Evening Grosbeak - Gone astray
Indigo Bunting
Species profile: Spring's vibrant singer, Indigo Bunting
Northern Cardinal
Species profile: Red wonder, Northern Cardinal
Species profile: Big red and his lady, Northern Cardinal
Purple Martin
Species profile: How to add to knowledge about Purple Martins: the Scout-Arrival Study, Purple MartinWatch, and Project MartinRoost
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Species profile: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, kerchiefed songster
Species profile: Notable Rose-breasted Grosbeaks
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Species profile: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
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