I had let this site stagnate again. BUT - I've revived it. I'm hopeful that we'll stay on top of it, but I'm also a realist and since I've had a long history of going long spells without updating here - keep your expectations low. Even when I'm not updating here - we are … [Read more...]
Spring Migrator Updates
So - most of our spring migrators have been seen. I caught a glimpse of an Eastern Bluebird (no pic) on 5/6/2024 - but it hardly even landed and it got scared away. The orioles are back in large numbers. We regularly have 3 males and 3 females (coming separately mostly for now). … [Read more...]
A Day at the Bird Feeder
Sometimes here in the spring, I get taken in by all of the bright flashy migratory birds that come through. I dream of seeing an indigo bunting. I love seeing the rose breasted grosbeaks, orioles, and hummingbirds return. I love seeing the finches put on their summer breeding … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Ruby Throated Hummingbirds Return!
We saw our first hummingbird on 4/30/2024 but I didn't get any cameras out for pictures/video until 5/3/2024. We were lucky enough to capture a few glimpses of our littlest visitors. Check out our quick video below. When did you see your first hummingbird this year? Share in … [Read more...]
VIDEO: American Crow finds snake in the grass!
We do not have too many crows that actually land in our yard. I'm definitely open to having a Crow friend! I saw this one land in the front yard and start strutting up the yard along the row of pine trees. Then - I saw him grab a snake! He pecked it a few times & I … [Read more...]
First Rose Breasted Grosbeak of the season!
I spotted the first rose breasted grosbeak of the season this morning during tea time. I was glad to be able to snap a quick picture. I've been trying to get a picture of the orioles that are coming. We had 2 at once yesterday - both males - but I've been less successful getting … [Read more...]
