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Birds You Might See Around Home

A friendly look at the birds that often visit homes in places like Duluth and other North American towns. Jeremy shares how he learned to recognize cardinals, chickadees, jays, finches, and more through quiet mornings, changing seasons, and simple backyard moments.

Colorful Window-Friendly Finches and Chickadees Older Couples Enjoy

December 11, 2025 by Jeremy Larson
Colorful Window-Friendly Finches and Chickadees Older Couples Enjoy

A Winter Morning by the Kitchen Window Here in Duluth The other morning I was standing by my kitchen window here in Duluth, hands wrapped around a mug of coffee, just watching the sky slowly lighten. This time of year the sun takes its time getting up, kind of like the rest of us older … Read more

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Songbirds You Can Recognize from the Living Room by Sound

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 by Jeremy Larson
Songbirds You Can Recognize from the Living Room by Sound

A Morning Here in Duluth That Got Me Thinking About This The other day, I was sitting in my living room with a blanket over my legs, waiting for the house to warm up a bit before I made breakfast. We’ve been getting those typical Duluth winter mornings — cold air drifting down from the … Read more

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Colorful Backyard Birds You Can Spot from a Small Minnesota Patio

December 9, 2025 by Jeremy Larson
Colorful Backyard Birds You Can Spot from a Small Minnesota Patio

Most mornings these days, I start the day the same way. I shuffle out to my little porch here in Duluth with a cup of coffee, feel out the temperature with my bare hand on the railing, and take a slow look around. Early winter up here has a certain feel to it. The sky … Read more

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Backyard Birds You Can Enjoy Right From Your Window

December 8, 2025 by Jeremy Larson
Backyard Birds You Can Enjoy Right From Your Window

A Slow Morning at the Kitchen Window in Duluth Most mornings these days start the same way for me. I shuffle into the kitchen, fill the coffee maker, and stand for a minute by the window that looks out over my small backyard. It’s not much of a yard—just a patch of grass, an old … Read more

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About Me


I’m Jeremy, a 68-year-old retiree in Duluth, Minnesota, who traded busy workdays for quiet mornings with backyard birds. From my porch and local parks, I’ve learned a lot just by watching, listening, and slowing down. Jeremy’s Backyard Birds is where I share those everyday stories and easy ideas so you can enjoy the birds around your home, too.

Recent Posts

  • Choosing a Light Foam Cushion Stool for Knee-Sensitive Folks
  • Colorful Window-Friendly Finches and Chickadees Older Couples Enjoy
  • Designing a Low-Step Patio Seed Station for Elderly Neighbors
  • Gentle Garden Bird Watching Ideas for Retired Grandparents
  • Choosing Lightweight Neck Strap Binoculars That Are Gentle on an Older Neck
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