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Northern Flying Squirrels in Lambton County

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My backyard in Southwestern Ontario is now home to a family of Northern Flying Squirrels. Now they could be Southern or a hybrid of the two species and from what I have read so far, the two kinds are almost impossible to tell apart without a DNA test. This is my first time experiencing them in the wild. I have only seen a flying squirrel in a zoo.  We have a fire pit in the back of our yard and occasionally a raccoon will come down and say hello but it has been months since I've seen one. We also have a good-sized bat population and when I first saw the squirrels spread out on the bark I mistook them for a strange fuzzy bat. They didn't appear too afraid of us and seemed more annoyed than frightened at the cell phone shining in their wee faces.  They have been coming down the tree every night for a while now eating the bird feeder leftovers including the handful of blueberries left specifically for them :) Staking out the feeder at night is becoming a new hobby!  Pi

#BirdsSeenIn2023 - Bird Photo Gallery 2023

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  Click here for my gallery of Free Bird Stock Photos Bird Houses of Lambton County Trails

Oriole Defending His Territory

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We know spring has truly arrived when the Orioles show up. They have such a beautiful song and you can't help but notice their vivid colours.   I've been lucky to catch a few on video this year. The first one is a bath with some Robins and the second is a Male trying to defend his territory from himself. I thought he was just admiring how good he looks in the mirror.    Click Here for Free Stock Photos I've Taken of Birds!

Free Images and Stock Photos - Birds

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*updated Dec 2022 These are images I've shot over the years, that you can use in blogging, writing, crafts, commercial use,  whatever your heart desires :)  These are a mix of 35mm Kodachrome and digital.   *Photos save better on a desktop Click here for my Birdhouse photos     Flycatcher - Taken June 2021 in Bancroft Brown-Headed Cowbird Cardinal American Robin    Taken in Orlando Florida