Tina’s Appalachian Outdoors
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I share simple moments from the Appalachian Mountains — local hikes, quiet forest trails, peaceful scenery, and everyday glimpses of life in the woods. You’ll find nature, slow living, and the kind of beauty that’s easy to miss when life gets busy.
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Tina’s Appalachian Outdoors
Winter puts on the sweetest backyard show. ❄️🐦
These photos were taken right outside my window — God’s creation never ceases to amaze me. The feeders were busy all day with blue jays, cardinals, goldfinches, starlings, a yellow-bellied sapsucker, and a few other snowy visitors.
Something about birds in winter just slows my heart down in the best way. ✨
Tell me your favorite — team blue jay, cardinal, or goldfinch?
💙 Blue Jay
Fluffy, bold, and brilliantly blue — blue jays always look like they have something to say.
Fun facts:
• Their feathers aren’t truly blue — it’s actually a trick of light.
• They are incredible mimics and sometimes copy hawk calls.
• Blue jays often hide acorns to eat later, helping new oak trees grow.
❤️ Northern Cardinal (Male)
Bright red like a Christmas ornament in the snow — you can’t miss him.
Fun facts:
• Male cardinals are the ones with the brightest red plumage.
• They’re year-round residents and don’t migrate.
• Cardinals mate monogamously and are often seen feeding seeds to each other.
🧡 Northern Cardinal (Female)
Soft tan with beautiful red accents — understated and elegant.
Fun facts:
• Female cardinals actually sing, sometimes from the nest.
• Their softer coloring helps them blend in while nesting.
• Both parents help feed the babies.
❤️🩹 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Woodpecker)
Black-and-white with a red crown — the artist who dots trees with neat little rows.
Fun facts:
• They drill small wells in trees to sip sap — and other birds use those wells too.
• Their name is exactly what they do: they really do suck sap.
• They’re quieter than other woodpeckers but just as busy.
💛 American Goldfinch (Winter Plumage)
In winter, they trade their bright summer yellow for a cozy olive-gold sweater.
Fun facts:
• They molt twice a year — turning brilliant yellow in summer.
• They are strict vegetarians — rare among birds.
• They often travel and feed in cheerful little flocks.
🖤 European Starling
Speckled in winter with hints of green and purple shimmer, these birds look like they’re wearing sparkly coats.
Fun facts:
• They were brought to North America in the 1890s by people who loved Shakespeare.
• Their winter spots fade to sleek dark feathers in summer.
• They can mimic sounds — even other birds and human whistles!
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