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Chanticleer: A Pleasure Garden

Move over, Longwood Gardens! Chanticleer is my new favorite! “Pleasure garden” is a totally fitting way to describe it.  The beautiful mile-long gravel path is a breeze to walk or roll along in a wheelchair. But the true character of the garden is discovered along the small, winding paths. It

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Bluebird Baby: Fledglings (Day 18)

Brian and I are officially empty nesters again! Our bluebird nestlings hatched on July 29, 2026, and left the nest on August 13 and 14, 2026—a mere 16 to 17 days. This is a little on the early side, as only 23% fledge on days 16 and 17. But our

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Bluebird Baby Nestlings: Day 14

Our nestlings are actively preparing to fledge, and it’s hard to believe how fast they are growing up! A baby bluebird goes through development stages kind of like your own children do – but much, much faster! It all starts as a helpless, naked infant hatchling (0–4 days) that relies

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Bluebird Babies: Nestlings (Day 8)

Raising a brood is a 24/7 operation full of surprises, and it’s been such fun watching them grow over the last week. If you’d like to watch along with us, we livestream every day on our AzarÉl Greetings’ YouTube channel. From endless rounds of feeding to the ultimate game of

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Day One: Celebrating Our New Bluebird Babies

This morning I woke up to the first new birth in our bluebird box. It is happening mere yards from our front door, where a sweet miracle is unfolding. We are truly privileged to witness this wonder firsthand via two video cameras—one inside the nest box and one at the

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Beyond Hanging Bird Feeders: DIY Platform Project

A scene like this may appear to be on the edge of reality until you know one of AzarÉl Greetings’ simple secrets: a feeding platform. When I talk with people at our vendor booth, I often mention this platform—it is truly essential to my photography style. If you have ever

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Squirrel Shenanigans

AzarÉl Greetings’ backyard photography journey started out strictly for the birds, but it didn’t take long for the local “bushy-tails” to decide they wanted in on the action! I simply couldn’t resist capturing their antics, and soon enough, the squirrels and chipmunks became the official “laughter line” of my work.

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Help Hawk Mountain Track the “Ghost Hawk”

Hawk Mountain is asking for your help keeping our eyes on local open grasslands and marshes. They’re tracking an endangered, spectacular raptor known as the “ghost hawk”—the northern harrier. Adult males earn this eerie nickname from their striking, pale silver-gray plumage that seems to vanish as they hunt silently just

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What to Write in a Dad’s Day Card

We’ve all been there: pen in hand, staring at a completely blank Father’s Day card, wondering how to say something better than just “Happy Father’s Day!” If you’re looking for a message that feels genuine without sounding forced, we have you covered. Below, you’ll find custom quotes for every kind

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