A few photo's from my backyard today to start the May thread ...
Red-winged Blackbirds, two males and a female:
Red-bellied Woodpeckers, first two photo's are of a female, the last one a male
Mourning Doves and a Northern Cardinal, male (this photo was taken through the window):
And, I glanced out the window around 5 O'clock this evening and saw a Red-shouldered Hawk perched in the Cypress tree. Apparently it wasn't very hungry because there were a couple of other birds in the same tree. I grabbed my camera and got a couple of pic's through the window before a Mockingbird began dive bombing the hawk and chased it off.
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!
Dave, awesome shot of the Tree Swallow! I have never seen one sitting still. They are always flying lickety split!
As usual Lin, wonderful photos.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
It's been rainy and dreary here all day but I've still managed to take photo's through the windows and I went outside between rain showers for a few shots. The birds have been active even with all the rain.
Brown Thrasher
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker, male .............................. Downy WP, male ................................ Boat-tailed Grackle
Northern Mockingbird with nesting material ................................. Northern Cardinal, male
Red-winged Blackbirds, male
When I was outside earlier today I noticed a Red-shouldered Hawk being dive bombed by a mockingbird again. The poor hawk was perched at the top of a tree trying to dry it's wings. These photo's were taken from a distance so they are a bit grainy.
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!
Thanks everyone! The Red-bellied Woodpeckers have been in abundance the past few weeks and the Mourning Doves are year round regulars too. A couple more pic's from late this afternoon.
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!
Name: Dave Dayton, TN (Zone 7a) Blessed beyond all merit.
I've been too busy in the yard yet to really get into to pictures this year but I was a busy bird day today at Happily Ever After. Goldfinch, House Finch, Prothonary Warbler ( so beautiful), Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Downey Woodpecker, Red Bellied Woodpecker, Brown Thrasher, Blue Jay, Mockingbird, House Wren, Bluebird, Cardinal and Song Sparrow, Cowbird and lots of hummers (Ruby Throated). Lot's of activity.
I know I do! But $$$$$. Re-doing floors here so camera takes a back seat.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
