Eastern Kingbird

Eastern Kingbird

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch

Red Winged Blackbird

Tree Swallow babies

This was taken on July 2nd, so these babies are long grown & gone. The bird house is quiet & empty now, the first signs that summer is beginning it’s slow transition to autumn. We are always in transition, so we often miss the subtle signs but sometimes it does the heart good to notice them… 08/07/19

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Where's my lunch?

The challenges of raising a family can be exhausting, no matter who you are. These baby Tree Swallows are insatiable and even though Dad seems to be trying to hide around the corner, he’s been spotted and clearly, the delivery of the next meal needs to be right NOW! There is actually 2 little heads in the hole, I’m not sure if you can see the other one. I’m also not sure how many babies are in there, but I’m betting there’s more than two. 07/23/19

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Movin' In

Very busy days over the last 2 weeks with all the birds returning and scrambling for homes. It’s full time entertainment just watching all the going’s on… This well loved old birdhouse is prime real estate and the centre of lots of action. The grand winner is this little tree swallow and his favourite gal. Nest building can now commence! 06/02/19

Listening for worms

A strange way to spend the day, but it’s what robins do best. Other than sing. My Oh My, can they ever sing! Could be because they get SO much practice - when you sing non-stop from just before 4:00 am until just after 10 pm, you get really really good at it. Sometimes I wish they wouldn’t kick off the day quite so early, but I guess I could always shut the window - which I don’t… often there’s more joy in listening to robins sing than there is to getting a little more sleep….. 06/08/19

Barn Swallow