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Winter Encounters with the Timid Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
I am of the opinion that these Ruby-crowned Kinglets are just teasing me and other photographers.
Mar 12, 2024
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My first experience with Red-shouldered hawks
A short story about how I first encountered Red-shouldered hawks, found a nest and watched these amazing birds. Ever since I was a young...
Oct 7, 2023
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Birds of West Cobb visits the Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch!
In this blog, Birds of West Cobb visits the Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch - Read more to find out how Alpaca fur can be beneficial to...
Sep 24, 2023
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Which Feeder attracts the most hummingbirds?
In this blog we explore which feeder attracts the most hummingbirds: We have found that there isn't a single feeder that matters. It is...
Sep 17, 2023
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What is that black bird on my bird feeder?
You asked: What is that black bird on my bird feeder? This page is intended to help our fellow “backyard birders” identify those black...
Sep 15, 2023
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When Do Hummingbirds Migrate?
In this blog post "When do Hummingbirds Migrate?" we take a look at the most typical first sighting and when the resident hummingbirds...
Sep 9, 2023
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A Close-up Visit from a Red Tailed Hawk
In this blog post, we share our story about a close-up visit from a Red-tailed Hawk. The largest hawk in North America came to visit and...
Aug 26, 2023
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Identifying baby birds at your feeders!
A photo reference guide by Birds of West Cobb, to assist you with identifying baby birds at your feeders in the Spring and Summer months....
May 30, 2023
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Introducing the Tufted Titmouse!
In this Blog Post, we are pleased to introduce you to one of our backyard favorites: the Tufted Titmouse! We’ve included photos and...
Apr 26, 2023
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Rose Breasted Grosbeaks Return to Marietta, GA
The Rose Breasted Grosbeaks migrate thousands of miles each year so it’s always a treat to see them when they return to Marietta, GA! A...
Apr 20, 2023
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What are some bird-safe cleaners?
What are some Bird-Safe Cleaners for cleaning birdfeeders, birdhouses, birdbaths and more! Questions come up frequently from our...
Apr 9, 2023
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Best time to Clean Out Your Birdhouse?
What is the best time to clean out your birdhouse? In case you didn't know, cleaning out your bird houses is important for the health of...
Apr 8, 2023
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Incredible Artists inspired by Birds of West Cobb
In this blog post, we share some incredible artists inspired by Birds of West Cobb After around 30-40 posts on Instagram (referring to...
Oct 30, 2022
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Should I buy a bird bath for our yard?
We are asked all the time: "should I buy a bird bath?" The answer is ... absolutely! It is incredible how many bird species visit bird...
Oct 15, 2022
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Meet the Finches of West Cobb!
Identifying House Finches, Purple Finches, Gold Finches and Pine Siskins - the Finches of west Cobb! Greetings fellow birders! We’d like...
Aug 10, 2022
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Do Yellowjacket Traps Actually Work?
In this blog we explore the question: "Do Yellowjacket Traps actually work? " We feel they work very well, however we noticed that...
Aug 9, 2022
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The Wild Turkeys Return to West Cobb
In this blog, the wild turkeys return to West Cobb! The young turkeys are getting larger but all of them are still very timid! After...
Aug 6, 2022
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Is Red-Dyed Hummingbird Nectar Safe for Your Hummingbirds? Not Likely!
Is store-bought hummingbird nectar safe for your Hummingbirds? Not likely!
Jul 27, 2022
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Identifying the Hawk Species of Marietta, Georgia
Help identifying the hawk species of Marietta, Georgia including: Red-shouldered, Red-tail, Cooper’s and Broad-winged hawks I’ve recently...
Jun 28, 2022
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Do Wild Turkeys live in Marietta, Georgia?
Driving down the road and you may have thought you were hallucinating! Was that a turkey? Do Wild Turkeys live in Marietta, Georgia? ...
Jun 20, 2022
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