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Hunting for a Meal–Herons on the Trail and Red-tailed Hawks in the Yard

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This Red-tailed Hawk spotted a sparrow gorging on my blueberry bushes. Clearly hoping for an easy meal, the hawk waited.

We love to spot wildlife on our outings, walking or biking. We often spy great blue herons on our travels, and we try to stop to watch. Continue reading

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Close ups–bird life and more

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Great blue heron hunting next to Stillwater Scenic Trail, Smithfield, RI

Summer offers a lot of opportunities to get outdoors and simply sit a while to observe what is nearby. Sometimes that means finding wildlife right in your backyard. Other times, if you’re lucky, you spot birds wading just off a bike path, Continue reading

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