She came back last night and again several times today. I think she might be working on a nest in our backyard. I love that! Click on pictures to enlarge.
Archive for February, 2009
More white-headed cardinal pics
Thursday, February 26th, 2009Interesting Cardinal
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
This is the second day I have seen this very interesting female cardinal hanging out in the yard. I’ve never seen a cardinal with white on her head. It was getting dark, so the pics are a bit fuzzy. Click to enlarge.
I hope the robins nest with us this year!
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Last spring, we had a nest right over the light next to our front door. It was wonderful that we were able to watch all five of the chicks fledge. I hope they join us again this year. Click on picture to enlarge.
Mallards
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
This happy couple seemed completely oblivious to my presence and allowed me to take several pictures while they bathed and preened. Click on pictures to enlarge.
Red-headed woodpecker
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
I also saw an amazing northern flicker, but he was moving way to fast to get a picture. Click on picture to enlarge.
Sharp-shinned hawk grabs dove at our feeder
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
(Edited per Dave’s corrections–Thanks Dave!) A sharp-shinned hawk grabbed one of the mourning doves that hangs out at our feeder. I’m glad we didn’t actually see this happen, just the aftermath. We had just been talking about this pair of mourning doves and whether or not they might nest in our backyard this year. I know this is the way it works. Many raptors starve and they must take every opportunity to eat. It was just heartbreaking to see the surviving dove sitting in a nearby tree watching. Very sad. Click on pictures to enlarge.
Crow Chases Hawk
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
This poor red-tailed hawk was getting chased by a crow. We see this routinely. Of course, when one thinks about the fact that raptors are often dining on the crows’ young, it makes a bit more sense. It seems strange, but it is not unusual for raptors to be “brought down” by smaller birds. Click on picture to enlarge.
Haskell Wetlands Morning
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
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Wetland Bluebirds
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
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Fly like an eagle
Monday, February 9th, 2009
Rain this morning, then beautiful, big sky. Click on picture to enlarge.