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I opened the gift. I'm honestly surprised; it's really thoughtful--a sweater with a big cartoon owl in the center. It's one of those 'ugly Christmas sweater' style sweaters with a bunch of little birds lining the top and bottom. It's actually really cute. To my friend who gave me this, if you read this, thank you. I only wish I had thought to get you a gift; I'll make it up to you, I promise.

A hearty sparrow fears not the snow and the cold. 

The boldness of the black patch upon its breast, a sign of health and vigor.

Cute birds appreciation post

“Surprise!”

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Canvasback ducks … Silver Lake, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware … 2/19/22

Show off. 💙

Did you know? The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) has the longest neck relative to body size out of any swan species!⚫🦢⚫

Its dark plumage, contrasting red eyes, and bright red bill make it easy to identify in the Australian wetlands that it inhabits. This bird can plunge its neck as much as 3.2 feet (1 meter) deep underwater in order to search for food! What’s on the menu? A variety of aquatic vegetation, such as algae and seagrass.

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ, CC0 1.0, flickr

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Snowy egret … Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Milton, Delaware … 4/16/22

“Taking care of this owl was a hoot”

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Ruby-throated hummingbird, male … Delaware backyard … 7/22/21