ABC Wednesday
G is for Gnaw - to bite at or nibble something persistently.
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| A squirrel gnawing on a piece of bread |
People bring bread to the park to feed the ducks, a favorite activity for small children. This squirrel was quick to steal a piece for himself!
Wild Bird Wednesday
The Brown Thrasher
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| Brown Thrasher eating Black Oil Sunflower seeds |
We occasionally see Brown Thrashers feeding on the ground. This is first time I've seen one on our hanging feeder. Brown Thrashers eat insects, worms, berries, seeds, acorns, frogs, small snakes, and lizards.
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| The smaller birds didn't seem to mind |
Brown Thrashers can be found in the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. During the breeding season, they are aggressive in defending their territory. Both parents incubate the eggs.
Outdoor Wednesday
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| Ballard Park, Tupelo, Mississippi, February 14, 2015 |
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Beautiful photos, Lea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team.
Enjoyed all your outdoor scenes. Those are different feeders.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lovely park with the lake to walk around and has lovely birds there.
ReplyDeleteHello Lea, I would love to see the Brown Thrasher at my feeders. They are great birds. I love the nice park and ducks. Great shots, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteSquirrels do know how to find a meal don't they. - Margy
ReplyDeleteLovely little bird!
ReplyDeleteI feed the birds and squirrels bread too. Ice and snow cover their food right now unless they have enough stored the wildlife and fowl won't make it through the winter. I love, love, love your photos.
ReplyDeleteJM, IL-U.S.A.
Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a Brown Thrasher at a seed feeder, although I get Northern Mockingbirds at the feeders all the time. Beautiful bird and cute little squirrel.
ReplyDeleteWonderful wildlife shots....
ReplyDeleteLove the cute and hungry squirrel ... And we've only seen the thrashers once, In Arizona. They have the strangest looking eyes! A great picture.
ReplyDeleteAww...love the squirrel! ☺
ReplyDeleteAh, the silent G!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Love your squirrel with a dry piece of bread!
ReplyDeleteOur squirrel is funny won't eat the bread if there is no peanut butter on it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining Water World Wednesday
Kim,USA
Perfect letter G...and WBW! Love the thrasher!
ReplyDeletewe have a park called Western Spring, just like your park. Lots of ducks and swans but no squirrels. I was told there is no squirrel in New Zealand.
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