48 :: Relax

Two female House Finches

I have to chuckle at these two. They have been hanging out for a while and no one has bothered them. I like that the animals feel comfortable enough in our yard to relax.

17 :: Bath time

American Robin [Turdus migratorius]

I even notice the robins bathing in the sprinkler. They started a trend when other species finally joined in. It is the only bird that gets, or looks like it gets, as soaked as it appears in the bottom photo.

15 :: The Ladies

Top: American Goldfinch [Spinus tristis] - female

Bottom: House Finch [Carpodacus mexicanus]

I have nine feeding stations and three water stations for all my outside friends whether they come during the day or at night, fly or walk. I keep a log most days of the species and the number of individual birds that visit each day. Some species tell me when the weather is going to change because they are only around during certain seasons.

05 :: Breakfast Guest

Ruby-throated Hummingbird [Archilochus colubris] - male

I have been trying to get a photo of this little one for a while now, esp. since I was able to photograph the females.