I had to work hard to come up with that title, so I hope you appreciate it! Only a bird-nerd would know that a Buteo is a hawk. Enjoy this week's offering.
One late afternoon in the yard, I set up with the sun behind my back close to the feeder that the Painted Buntings have been frequenting. The White-crowned Sparrow and the Bunting were working the ground for seeds.
At the office deck, this Bunting was really showing his colors.
The female Painted Bunting is striking in her own way. You won't see another bird this green short of a parrot.
We had nests of Eastern Phoebes at the house and the office. This bunch of four was on a beam underneath the office.
At the house, Mama and Daddy were not too happy for me to be snooping around for a picture.
It was fascinating that these three flew the nest at the house the same day that the bunch at the office left. We were just glad that there was no evidence that one of our cats got one.
Another special treat, my first American Goldfinch in my yard.
The White-crowned Sparrows are hanging in there, reluctant to leave our very moderate Spring.
This Carolina Wren had just made a delivery to a bunch of noisy young'uns.
We didn't get to witness the launch, but the absence of chirping tells us that they made it out.
The male Cardinal catching some late day rays.
My best shot yet of the Summer Tanager that is visiting us at the office.
And the thistle wars continue.
If you squint, you might see a little bit of purple in the chin of this Black-chinned Hummingbird.
At the office, watching the feeders, and in my line of vision this Red-tailed Hawk lands for an observation of the area.
And shortly he gently launches, beats his wings a few times, and glides by the office deck just beyond the oak trees. Glory!
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