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    Tree Swallow

    By Grange Co-op · 28th Feb 2016

    Male: Upperparts iridescent blue; underparts bright white; dark on head encloses eye. In late summer and fall, iridescent upperparts may appear greenish. They have a small bill and folded pointed wings which do not project beyond a short, forked t…
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    By Grange Co-op · 2nd Feb 2016

    Spring Nesting Is Coming Soon!

    I know, it’s the middle of winter…but spring nesting season begins at the end of February and/or beginning of March for many species. Tree swallows returned to my house on March 12th last year. I always recommend having your nesting boxes up, clea…
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    By Grange Co-op · 1st Aug 2015

    Preventing Woodpecker Damage

    Woodpeckers can be annoying with their hammering and drumming on houses. They can also damage structures and trees by drilling holes in wood siding and eaves, tree trunks and limbs. Most such damage is done by flickers, but sapsuckers, acorn and d…
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    By Grange Co-op · 3rd Mar 2015

    Evening Grosbeak

    Male: A stocky, bright yellow and black bird; has a yellow body, darker head with a bright yellow eyebrow; black and white wings. The conical bill is yellow in winter and pale green during summer. Female: Similar to male, with softer colors, gra…
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