The Morning Porch

Dave Bonta August 23, 2010 2

Windy and cool. One branch of the lilac shivers as a Carolina wren conducts a thorough investigation, ticking loudly after each new find.

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Caroline
14 years ago Permalink

Windy and cool. One branch of the birch shivers as a chickadee conducts a thorough investigation….Rapid City, SD
1. Dave Bonta
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  Two very inquisitive species!

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