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To: Diana in Wisconsin

My “Granny hobby” is birdwatching. Has been since I was a young man in the military where I spent lots of hours on sentry duty in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do. I introduced it to Mrs. fidelis and the kids. It’s a good way to spend time outside, sharpen awareness of your surroundings and your observation skills, and get to visit a lot of other places. It can be done singly or with others. I’m also a bird photographer, but that is a little bit of a more solitary occupation, but it’s very rewarding. Plus you can bring make memories of what you see.


18 posted on 10/24/2025 7:07:19 PM PDT by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
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To: fidelis

Birdwatching...always...when fishing, hunting....


22 posted on 10/24/2025 7:55:00 PM PDT by gundog (The ends justify the mean tweets. )
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To: fidelis
Same! I have been tracking bird sightings in my Birding Book since the 90's. Had a flock of Eastern Phoebe through here a few weeks ago. They hung around and fed and then hit the road south. Hadn't spotted them since 2016, so it was fun to see them again!

A few bird photos of mine:

The last one was a freak snowstorm we had in April. the Robins were already back. They were NOT happy.

38 posted on 10/25/2025 6:28:46 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: fidelis
My “Granny hobby” is birdwatching.

Wonderful video:

He created a hummingbird paradise in his backyard

52 posted on 10/25/2025 7:20:59 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (To live free is the greatest gift; to die free is the greatest victory. —Erica Kirk)
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