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Pheasant 2, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, , Nuriootpa, Barossa Valley, SA, Australia [Photography]

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A close-up, high-angle photograph captures a male Lady Amherst's pheasant standing on a weathered corrugated metal surface, possibly a roof or ramp. The bird's head is dark green and black with a small red crest and a bright yellow patch around its eye. Its most striking feature is a cape-like ruff of white feathers with bold black scalloped edges covering its neck and upper back. Its chest is dark black, transitioning to white underparts. The pheasant's legs are grey, and its tail feathers are partially visible behind it. To the right, a wire mesh fence is visible. The lighting is natural, and the focus is sharp on the bird's head and neck.

They were raising a large variety of pheasants at the farm shop of the famous Australian food presenter, Maggie Beer.

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American Goldfinch in our friend’s feeder in Denver, Colorado [Photography] [Video]

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The image features a small bird perched on a bird feeder. The bird has a bright yellow head and chest, with a black cap on its head and a grayish-white belly. Its beak is short and conical, typical of seed-eating birds. The bird is gripping a white perch with its feet, and its tail feathers are slightly fanned out. The bird feeder is cylindrical, filled with seeds, and has a metal attachment. The background is a blurred green, suggesting a grassy area. The bird appears to be looking directly at the camera, with its head slightly tilted.</p></p> <p><p>Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Ovis2-8B

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In The Garden: Cooper’s Hawk In Our Birdbath [Video]

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In The Garden: Cooper’s Hawk In Our Birdbath

Various Cooper’s Hawks have visited us over the years. This appears to be a male, as he is much smaller than the females we have seen before. We once had both visiting together, so it was great to be able to compare them.

@douglaswelch In The Garden: Cooper’s Hawk In Our Birdbath Various Cooper’s Hawks have visited us over the years. This appears to be a male, as he is much smaller than the females we have seen before. We once had both visiting together, so it was great to be able to compare them. #hawk #raptor #accipitor #wildlife #birds #nature #wildlife #sanfernandovalley #losangeles #california #inthegarden #garden ♬ original sound – Douglas E. Welch

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Edgar and Allan, my garden visitors via TikTok [Video]

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Edgar and Allen, my garden visitors via TikTok [Video]

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Window Bird Feeders Give You Closer Views of Birds via Birds and Blooms [Shared]

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Window Bird Feeders Give You Closer Views of Birds – Birds and Blooms

Window Bird Feeders Give You Closer Views of Birds - Birds and Blooms

Even if you don’t have a big backyard with trees, you can still enjoy attracting and feeding the birds. We found the best window bird feeders.

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A couple of bird feeder ideas

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Top 10 Hummingbird Plants That Grow in Shade via Birds and Blooms

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Top 10 Hummingbird Plants That Grow in Shade – Birds and Blooms

Top 10 Hummingbird Plants That Grow in Shade via Birds and Blooms

You can attract hummingbirds even in a spot with little sun. It’s easy, just plant these 10 hummingbird plants for shade.

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10 Plants That Will Turn Your Back Yard Into a Wildlife Sanctuary via Lifehacker [Shared]

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10 Plants That Will Turn Your Back Yard Into a Wildlife Sanctuary

10 Plants That Will Turn Your Back Yard Into a Wildlife Sanctuary via Lifehacker [Shared]

You spend countless hours weeding, watering, pruning, and nurturing your garden into a space you enjoy; so it’s easy to forget that the rich vegetation we take so much joy and pride in is also meant for the local wildlife. Wildlife gardens can attract butterflies, birds, and small animals to your backyard oasis. And growing specific local plants that attract these creatures is a great way to interact with nature, provide them with a lush natural habitat, and support the natural ecosystem.

Here are ten plants you can grow to attract wildlife to your garden.

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Another birdbath placed in the garden via Instagram

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Another birdbath placed in the garden

Another birdbath placed in the garden via Instagram

I ended up buying an extra one of these a few weeks ago and then found a lovely spot for it just outside my back door. I also found a fountain I had retired earlier and added it in and connected it to the 4-outlet smart switch I added a few months ago.

This should give us a nice view of the birds from the dining room and kitchen in the future.

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Why It’s Worth Rewilding on a Domestic Scale via Treehugger [Shared]

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Why It’s Worth Rewilding on a Domestic Scale

Why It's Worth Rewilding on a Domestic Scale via Treehugger [Shared]

Rewilding will be crucial for tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Most often, we talk about rewilding on a grand scale—on farms and large tracts of land, and in wider bioregions. But rewilding in gardens can be just as important.

There are many reasons why we should rewild on a domestic scale. It’s useful to think small, in addition to taking the broader view, since even small steps taken at home can help improve our environments. Thinking more “wildly” can help us find solutions for the major challenges we face.

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Hummingbird Montage 20210111 Part 1 via TikTok [Video]

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