We have lots of juvenile Bluebirds. They were hatched in the ends of the pipe fence around the yard. Didn't look like a good spot to me, but seems to have worked out well.
The dreaded Brown-headed Cowbirds have arrived. Not a fan of these birds.
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I'm enjoying the hummingbirds. This one likes to sit and stare at me when I'm reading on the porch. Not sure if he wants me to go away or if he's simply curious.
Blue Grosbeak in the early morning light.
Linking to The Bird D-Pot
...oh, I love the last one.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I love the one of the hummingbird sitting still! Seldom get that lucky around here. The first one looks like what my bird book calls a "house sparrow" but I'm sure someone will be along soon who knows exactly what kind of cute little sparrow is sitting there.
ReplyDeleteHi Betty. I puzzled over that sparrow and looked on the Internet and in my own books and I'm now convinced it is a Grasshopper Sparrow, probably a juvenile or duller female. There are some good photos on
ReplyDeletehttps://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/grasshopper-sparrow
Thanks Phil. I checked out the website and played their song. I have heard that particular call, so I think you are right. Thanks for your expertise.
DeleteI see Phil helped you out. Sparrows are difficult to ID.
ReplyDeleteI saw a scissortailed & immediately thought if you in OK!
Thanks for linking in this weekend.
The colours on that last one stand out!
ReplyDeleteWish we had humming birds here I so loved seeing them when we were in Nevis last year. Have a good week, Diane
ReplyDeleteGlad Phil could help you out.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs for us to enjoy, many thanks.
All the best Jan
A nice set of birds - none of which I can claim to have seen!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
such a colorful bunch :) Love the young bluebirds :)
ReplyDeleteDoes not look like a Grasshopper Sparrow to me. The bill looks far too heavy. It looks most like a female House Sparrow.
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