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Photos: Backyard birds of New Jersey

The American goldfinch is New Jersey's official state bird.
The American goldfinch is New Jersey's official state bird.
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Tufted titmice are feeder regulars all year-round.
Tufted titmice are feeder regulars all year-round.
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Black-capped chickadees often appear as soon as a feeder is filled.
Black-capped chickadees often appear as soon as a feeder is filled.
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Hairy woodpeckers love suet.
Hairy woodpeckers love suet.
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Blue jays often get into mischief.
Blue jays often get into mischief.
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Male northern cardinals love to show up around dusk.
Male northern cardinals love to show up around dusk.
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Downy woodpeckers are the most common woodpecker species at backyard feeders.
Downy woodpeckers are the most common woodpecker species at backyard feeders.
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A Red-bellied woodpecker and a mourning dove share a meal.
A Red-bellied woodpecker and a mourning dove share a meal.
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A Carolina wren, known for his "cheeseburger" call.
A Carolina wren, known for his "cheeseburger" call.
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A male ruby-throated hummingbird lives up to his name.
A male ruby-throated hummingbird lives up to his name.
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