Here's my nesting Tree Swallow. The male always watches over the nest box from a nearby tree and brings his sweetie some food while she's nesting.
A personal favorite is the Rose-breasted Grosbeak. They are at the feeders from morning to night. They sing such sweet songs.
I've finally been successful in attracting the Orioles (jelly, mealworms, orange sugar water and orange slices do the trick.) They are definitely the most spoiled bird at my cabin.
What birds are you seeing? What is your favorite?
Hi Shelley, Glad you are enjoying the cabin ---and seeing some gorgeous birds. I did a birdie blog this week and showed a beautiful Red Headed Woodpecker....
ReplyDeleteI also had some bad news. Something happened to my baby Bluebirds in the nest.. Daddy has disappeared and Mama seemed to give up trying to care for them... They died. I cried and cried. Hope another set come back and try again.
Hugs,
Betsy
How wonderful to have so many birds nesting. When I get back to the cabin I hope to find some nesting swallows, including our barn swallows up under the eves. - Margy
ReplyDeleteOh I love orioles! I miss them. Great photos. We used to have blue violet swallows at our old house. Now I have warblers, crossbills, flycatchers, nuthatches, chickadees, and fat old turkeys:) Thanks for sharing the photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird pictures! We have blue birds, cardinals, goldfinch, chickadees hummingbirds. My favorite is the bluebirds.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty pictures, Shelley! It's really hard for me to choose a favorite, but I do love Cardinals.
ReplyDeleteWe have a great blue heron that stands quietly in our yard fishing out of the lake. He throws his head back and swallows the fishies in a quick motion like a frat boy with a shot glass.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos as always!
I love that Oriole photo, Shelley. I think I have seen that kind of bird only once.
ReplyDeleteohhh they are sooo pretty! I've been thinking of trying to get some Orioles here also. I dont normally feed in the warmer months.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your bird houses are occupied and will soon need nurseries. I really like the picture of the Grosbeak you captured. They were around here earlier, but have since moved on. The oriole is a neat capture as well.
ReplyDeleteI love Swallows....they always look slightly grumps...in a cute way.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, as usual Shelley!
ReplyDeleteLast week I got a call from my daughter "Mom, what is the bright orange and black bird?" She had one in her yard.
The Rose breasted grosbeak has been a favorite of mine, but I true favorites are the Chick-a-dee and Cardinal.They are so common here but I love them so!
Love the oriole! Had one in my garden the other week.
ReplyDeleteI have a sweet little Willy Wagtail at the moment.
ReplyDeleteMy favorites right now are the bright yellow Finches that visit my mother's bird feeders now. I also was thrilled with the pictures I captured of the Woodpecker at my daughter's home. Once again, your photos are over the top!
ReplyDeletenot as colourful as yours these summer months but we do get the odd ones .
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