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The Feeder Feed: Of cardinals and pigs and … grilling….

A reader asked about “Ray”.  “Ray” is every Cardinal (the member of the finch family) who has occasionally appeared on these electronic pages. Since I moved from the Sabine Farm to the Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue, I have not … Read More

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The Feeder Feed: New Arrival Edition

I have had some new arrivals. The hummingbirds have shown up in force. Mr. Ruby-throated Hummer. The Missus.  Oooops… no, that’s an Oriole muscling in on the feeder. The Orioles have been rather bold this year, even hanging around pretty … Read More

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The Feeder Feed: New Visitor and Dog Edition

There was a great sun dog which I was able recently to enjoy. Today I saw a lone Common Redpoll!  They haven’t been around for a couple years. It is nice to see a new visitor from time to time. … Read More

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The Feeder Feed: new old birds

I am seeing a few old friends at the feeder right now.   It is getting cold out there, so birds who are usually off look elsewhere are coming around.  Also, I now have a heated bird bath!   And they drink!  … Read More

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The Feeder Feed (Old Master Edition)

I haven’t been able to post about the Feeder, which is nevertheless visible on the Z-CAM. When I am on the road I will sometimes post about birds from other sources. For example, here is a fine Christological Goldfinch from … Read More

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The Feeder Feed

Back at last for a time at home, I have been able to note the changes at the feeder.The first thing to note is how much they can eat.  Holy cow. His scriptis, I note with pleasure that House Finches … Read More

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Thanks to readers

Many warm thanks to those of you who recently used the donation button to help feed the birds.  There is a sale going on for feed right now and I will be able to stock up for a while.  These … Read More

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The Feeder Feed

I have been slugging away at articles and listening to the USCCB meeting. At this point, a glance out the window at a nice day and some visitors at the feeder is in order. Red-bellied Woodpecker in a typical pose. … Read More

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Lacking only feathers sticking from his mouth….

From The Black Biretta, the blog of Fr. Trigilio:   Tiberius (Gaius Claudius Nero Caesar) on his imperial throne looking at Fr. Z’s scrumptious aviary friends

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Z-Feeder Feed

I can hear some of you now… after I post questions about liturgy or my pondered insights… "But Father! But Father!", you say in frustration.  "Who cares about the liturgy!  What’s up at the feeder?" What is up at the … Read More

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