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Taken this summer outside St. Louis. these are extremely common on the ROLF property in Ozark County Missouri.

Saw these a month ago in Rockwoods CA near St. Louis; they were being watched closely by the mother.

Uncommon to scarce in Missouri; this is probably a first year male; due to the blotchy black throat.

Taken yesterday, 7/26 in the afternoon. Click on images to enlarge

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These beautiful birds are spring and summer visitors across the southern part of the state. The are particularly common in Ozark County and I counted 5 pairs with the River of Life Farm property in June 2009. At first appearing to be a Northern Cardinal; and then appearing to be a more exotic red color, they need a close look to differentiate. They are beautiful birds (about cardinal sized); a little smaller.

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This Wood Peewee was catching insects in the shade of some hickory trees Saturday.

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Days are hot and long in July. Creeks are pretty dry except after a downpour. Where songbirds can find a creek with moving waters; they can be found bathing and preening feathers

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Picture taken last evening 6/15. These birds are common on the North Fork of the White River.