The signs of spring have been coming daily here in the backyard. We are never disappointed if we go outside and sit for a while. The birds get busy entertaining us. They are building nests, feeding babies, or they are just on their way to their summer homes further north. We have seen the Rose Breasted Grosbeak, but didn't get his picture. We haven't given up hope to see him again. Last year 6 pairs stayed here about 2 weeks. The Orchard Oriole has been here too, but was camera shy, and we missed him. Others are pictured below:
Baltimore Oriole eating an orange we provided to entice them to stop by.
This Carolina Wren built a nest inside our patio nesting box.
A male Northern Cardinal is a regular,
also pictured is the American Goldfinch male.
The Eastern Bluebird is always good to stop by and entertain us.
Mealworms tempted this male Eastern Bluebird
to come very close to us for a meal for his babies.
The colorful Painted Bunting male
has come to the yard again this spring.
He enjoys white millet seeds,
and we provide them just for him!
The female Painted Bunting has come to the feeder for the first time,
as far as we know. It was a surprise to find out that she is green!
The male Baltimore Oriole
The little blue jewel is what we call this handsome fellow.
Indigo Bunting male
Try bird watching... it's a stress buster, and very enjoyable.
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