April 23 was eventful. First I found the 4 Bluebird babies (pics on April Bluebird page).
Second: the first Thrasher of the season.
Was very patient with me, staying put for quite a while until I got a bit too close.
Third nature event of the day: Eastern Milk snake on stairs, must be spring! I'd rather make this discovery going up the stairs to bed than first thing in the morning going down bleary-eyed (as happened years ago). This is my favourite snake, very pretty I think. Also non aggressive, I picked it up bare-handed and it didn't even strike at me.
Even though I know they aren't poisonous, reading about it later gave me pause where it said it looks a bit like a Copperhead!
Backing up a bit, the mighty morphing Cardinal wishing us a happy 4/20.
April 29, Pine Siskin, a combined image to show size with Goldfinch. Those yellow edges on the wing feathers are the giveaway, else I'd have guessed little House Finch.
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Was hoping I'd see a warbler soon, then this one showed up as if on cue.
We're thinking it's a Pine Warbler. Top: another comparison with Goldfinch. Bottom: a bit of a mock-up. I had another shot like it (with Cardinal) but liked these two better. Needless to say, that suet feeder didn't stay empty much longer. Hope he comes back!
Carolina Wren in a characteristic pose.
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End of April and still ice on the bird bath, but I put up the hummer
feeder in hopes of Orioles. Didn't see any yet, the first customers are
Downys. IMG_9511-c
Even though I know they aren't poisonous, reading about it later gave me pause where it said it looks a bit like a Copperhead!
April 29, Pine Siskin, a combined image to show size with Goldfinch. Those yellow edges on the wing feathers are the giveaway, else I'd have guessed little House Finch.
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We're thinking it's a Pine Warbler. Top: another comparison with Goldfinch. Bottom: a bit of a mock-up. I had another shot like it (with Cardinal) but liked these two better. Needless to say, that suet feeder didn't stay empty much longer. Hope he comes back!
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This afternoon began the great Carolina Wren escapade. Gotta clean up the mess I made rescuing this foursome before I take time to explain. Maybe on another post.
As have the Grosbeaks.
My fave is the male that isn't quite there yet, as regards breeding plumage. He'll lose that eyebrow in time. IMG_9826-c.
May 18.
I'm not the only one to close my eyes when singing. IMG_0074-c
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One of those warblers I could easily convince myself was a Goldfinch if not for bill colour.
Nancy: this is that flowering tree your pointed out, that I didn't think was apple.
Bluebird pictures moved to May Bluebird post.
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One of those warblers I could easily convince myself was a Goldfinch if not for bill colour.
Nancy: this is that flowering tree your pointed out, that I didn't think was apple.
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I often ignore the more common visitors, like this House Finch. But today this one caught my eye, especially with that background. They have a sweet song.
