Take A Look At New Jersey Backyard Animal Friends [Photo Gallery]

Here in New Jersey, we have a variety of animals that may just pop up in the wild and end up in our backyards. We have all kinds of critters that like to visit. From tiny chipmunks to large full-size deer, we have a bunch of different "backyard animal friends"

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There is of course Mr Raccoon who recently stopped by for a visit. Not sure who was more surprised when the garbage can lid went up.....me or Mr Raccoon. Not sure I’d say we are friends, but we did both go our separate ways :)

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Other more friendly backyard visitors this summer have included blue jays, chipping sparrows, carolina chickadees, chipmunks, red winged blackbirds and song sparrows.

Backyard Friends

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Blue Jay

So do you think this Blue Jay is looking at me funny? lol

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Red Winged Black Bird

This is the female red-winged blackbird. Unlike the males who are black with red marked wings, the females are brown and tan.

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Chipmunk

This year we have Chip and Dale and Alvin plus Theodore, Simon, and their cousins!

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Chipping Sparrow

One of a few different sparrow varieties....this is the chipping sparrow.

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Carolina Chickadee

This little guy makes some sweet music and eats a lot

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Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadee checking out the menu

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Song Sparrow

Another of the sparrow family, the Song Sparrow

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Blue Jay Way

Please Don’t Be Long Please Don’t You Be Very Long Please Don’t Be Long Or I may be asleep

So as you spend the final days of summer around the house, are you getting any visits from your furry friends? Have you put a bird feeder out? it's a great way to attract lots of different birds and they'll provide a lovely soundtrack for your summer. So next time in the backyard take a deep breath and relax .... Enjoy your backyard friends.

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