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💌From My Nest to Yours

Hello Reader,

The mornings have felt a little different lately—softer, calmer, and just cool enough to make me reach for my tea a little quicker. Here in Florida, though, “cooler” can be a bit of an illusion. One day I’m savoring the crisp air and thinking I might finally need a sweater, and the next… it’s back to summer. 🌞 Florida keeps us on our toes, doesn’t it? 😄

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🌿Nature Right Now

The Mourning Doves have been puffing up their feathers in the morning chill, looking as if they’re wrapped in tiny coats. The Tufted Titmice are busier than ever, darting between the feeders like they’re trying to check on everything at once.

But the real excitement lately has been the return of the Pine Warblers—they’ve been visiting my feeders again in cheerful little flocks, their yellow feathers glowing against the soft, silvery morning light. Even though Pine Warblers stay in Florida year-round, they seem to come back to the feeders in full force when the weather cools and insects grow harder to find. I always look forward to their visits this time of year; it’s like they know the buffet’s open and I’ve saved them a spot.

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✨Reflections of Wonder

As the weather eases into its cooler phase, it’s a wonderful time to give your backyard a little seasonal refresh. Birds respond to even small changes in temperature, and you might notice them feeding longer or choosing sunnier perches as mornings get crisper.

Here are a few simple ways to make your space a little more inviting for them:

• Offer a mix of foods. High-energy seeds, suet, and peanuts are perfect this time of year.
• Keep feeders clean and dry. Cooler air can still bring moisture and mold if things aren’t checked regularly.
• Freshen up the water source. Even in cooler weather, birds love to drink and bathe.
• Add a sheltered perch or two. Dense shrubs or brush piles can be safe resting spots.
• Observe quietly. The calmer you are, the more likely you’ll spot those new migratory guests slipping in for a quick visit.

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Speaking of new guests, I recently shared a follow-up to one of my earlier videos. It’s called Discover More of Florida’s Backyard: New Birds (and a Surprise Guest) You’ll Love—a fun, joyful look at some of the year-round feathered friends who keep me company in every season, including these changing days.

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You may recall from my Kingsyard video this summer that the birds took a while to warm up to my suet feeder, but lately the grackles and even a few bold titmice have joined the fun. Kingsyard has so many high-quality backyard birdwatching items I’ve genuinely loved using—perfect for a simple, seasonal yard refresh—and my code NATURECOURT still gets you 20 % off in their Amazon store if you’d like to explore their feeders or accessories.

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👀Behind the Binoculars

Cooler mornings have a way of making everything feel a bit more alive—the light, the sounds, even the quiet moments in between. And while my usual backyard visitors have been keeping things lively, a different kind of encounter stole the show recently.

Once upon a time, an entire Barred Owl family called my yard home—a mom, a dad, and two fluffy babies. I even gave each of them names! I haven’t seen them around in quite a while, but on a recent hike, I met some new friends of the same kind. Their deep, echoing calls felt right at home in the cooler air, and I managed to capture a few lovely shots and even some footage. What do you think—should I put together a Barred Owl video soon? Well, for now I’ll at least share one of the photos I snapped. 🦉

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🕊️Until Next Time

Whether the air where you are is crisp or confused (like ours tends to be), I hope you find a few moments to pause, listen, and enjoy the company of the birds that make each day feel a little brighter.

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