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	<description>Celebrating the ordinary</description>
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		<title>Rose-breasted grosbeaks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve been excited to once again have migrating rose-breasted grosbeaks (Pheucticus ludovicianus) in the backyard. These three males seemed quite comfortable feeding among the other birds, including two cardinals. The female is much plainer and looks entirely different from the &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/rose-breasted-grosbeaks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Golden ragwort &#8211; a four-season plant</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring has finally arrived in Kentucky, and instead of ring-around-the-rosy we have a ring of golden ragwort (Senecio obovatus) around our pin oak tree (Quercus palustris). Last spring I planted several plants in the mulched area around the tree and &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/golden-ragwort-a-four-season-plant/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>First spring wildflowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is a little late in Kentucky this year, and it was great to finally find wildflowers at Natural Bridge State Resort Park this past weekend. I was glad to see small, easily-overlooked spring beauties (Claytonia virginica). A close-up view of &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/first-spring-wildflowers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Monarch Waystation presentation, April&#160;4</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Butterflies, moths & caterpillars]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ll be doing a presentation on monarch waystations on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at St. Michael&#8217;s Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte Drive for the Lexington Chapter of Wild Ones (Facebook). Visitors are welcome. Monarch butterflies are in trouble. Their &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/monarch-waystation-presentation-april-4/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Snow, crocus, and honey bees</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Snow-covered crocus. Then sun brought resurrection and two honey bees.]]></description>
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		<title>Early signs of spring?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sap is dripping from our large silver maple tree (Acer saccharinum) during the day and freezing as icicles on cold nights. I see this as a sign of spring. During the day, we&#8217;ve been surprised to see gray squirrels (Sciurus &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/early-signs-of-spring/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Subtle Valentine&#8217;s Day colors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When people think of northern cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) they often visualize the brilliant red males. The female is not nearly as showy, and is easily overlooked. Nevertheless, I think she is quite beautiful, with shades of red in her feathers, &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/subtle-valentines-day-colors/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Carolina wrens &#8211; another backyard favorite</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a cold, snowy weekend here in Lexington, which brought lots of different birds (eighteen species) to our feeders. I enjoyed watching all of them, but must admit I have my favorites, including our pair of Carolina wrens (Thryothorus &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/carolina-wrens-another-backyard-favorite/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Thirsty robins</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had a surprising number of robins (Turdus migratorius) in the yard last week when our temperatures dropped to 12 degrees. The bird bath, with a heater that keeps the water from freezing, became a very popular spot. Robins also &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/thirsty-robins/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Icy backyard art</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Betty Hall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We had just enough ice last week to give the backyard a very different look, and it was fun to get out and look around. The wire fence around the compost pile was strung with crystal beads that struck me &#8230; <a href="http://www.bettyhallphotography.com/icy-backyard-art/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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