Baby orioles everywhere

Posted on July 1, 2014 by admin

I love this time of year when the baby orioles fledge and the parents start bringing them to the feeder. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Celebrating backyard birds

Posted on May 25, 2014 by admin

Sitting in the backyard is so much better than television! Click on pictures to enlarge.

And, don’t forget the mammals.

Feeding the fledglings

Posted on July 4, 2013 by admin

We generally do not leave feeders up in the summer, except putting the hummingbird feeders up in August for those on their way south, but with the drought, it seemed like a good idea. The bonus is getting so much activity and seeing all the parents feeding the fledglings. The oriole feeder is a new addition, so getting to see so many over the last few months has just been incredible. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Oriole fledglings

Posted on July 2, 2013 by admin

I am in love with all the oriole fledglings visiting the yard with their parents. I think we have at least three pairs in the vicinity; I feel very privileged to get to spend some of the morning with them. Click on pictures to enlarge.

A few yardbirds

Posted on June 8, 2013 by admin

Adults are starting to bring their babies around and I am loving watching the robins stuff as many raisins in their mouths as they can to distribute among the young ones. I was thinking this morning that perhaps one of the reasons few people really experience the birds around them is it takes a lot of time before birds become comfortable enough with a human to get close. I have robins coming up to me on the patio for raisins, but that did not happen overnight (I started handing out raisins during our awful extended winter). They are leery of humans, as they should be. Generally, when I sit outside to watch, I need to be in my “sit spot” for about an hour before they get comfortable enough with my presence to hangout nearby. I realize my own privilege in being able to make time to do this. Time outside being still and quiet, watching everything, is immensely good for my soul. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Orioles

Posted on May 20, 2013 by admin

When I started seeing orioles trying to drink out of the hummingbird feeders, I thought it was time to get an oriole feeder. I made one out of an old feeder by taking off the cage that holds the seeds and using it to hold oranges (the tray made a nice place for the grape jelly they love). That was a big hit, so I got another feeder. Now, we have orioles everywhere, which makes me pretty darn happy. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Spring fallout

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Today was a great day for seeing little birds. With the south wind and warm weather, spring arrivals were everywhere. I hope they all do well over the next few days of rain and cold. I saw my first of the season Baltimore oriole, numerous warblers, FOS Eastern kingbird, and more little blue-gray gnatcatchers than I could count. While they were just too fast for pictures, I also got great looks at indigo and painted buntings, a summer tanager, and an American redstart. What a day for colorful birds! Click on pictures to enlarge.

A great morning for birds

Posted on June 22, 2012 by admin

I spent a few hours at the Wakarusa Wetlands and Clinton Lake this morning. Much activity! Click on pictures to enlarge.

Blue grosbeak

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

Lovely! I’m not quite sure who that is with him. At first, I thought, female grosbeak, but I think he might be a Bullock’s oriole. I’m definitely not a pro at the IDs. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Spring

Posted on May 15, 2008 by admin

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