It's Spring!
Farewell to chills and colds!
The blushing, girlish World unfolds,
Each flower, leaf and blade of sod-
Small letters sent
to her from God.
John Updike
The Grosbeaks have returned! We are so delighted to have them visiting each day for a snack, a drink or a bath. The female isn't as bright as her partner, but she is a lovely shade of orange and has striking white bands on her wings.
The male Black Headed Grosbeak has a distinctive dark hood, tail and wings. I took this photo of the Grosbeaks at the seed cylinder, below, from inside the house through our kitchen window!
They happily take turns nibbling almonds and sunflower seeds with other visiting birds.
Remember a few weeks ago a friend sent me a bird swing? Here is a House Wren using it!
Have you seen Black Headed Grosbeaks in your neck of the woods? They live in a large area of North America during the warmer months, then migrate to Mexico in Winter.
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Love the spring quote. The birds are enjoying your bounty. I want one of those bird swings. Must find. Enjoyed your post!
ReplyDeleteNot sure we have them here in mid Ohio. What neat pics - love the bird swing and your birdbath color. I bought a cobalt blue one last year and it fell over during a nasty storm and broke - was so disappointed, and they aren't cheap, either.
ReplyDeleteFunny such a pretty bird with such an unsavory name, huh?
Thanks for sharing, love birds!! : - )
have a wonderful week!!
I don't think that we have seen grosbeaks in Michigan, but my mil (an avid bird lover) would know better than I. They're beautiful all the same.
ReplyDeleteYour Grosbeaks are beautiful.. what lovely visitors.. I wish I could see them on the east coast.. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteYou have many interesting and colourful birds in the U.S. that we don't have in the U.K. so it's interesting to see your garden visitors that come near your window.
ReplyDeleteYou got some great pictures! I think we have a different kind here, but haven't seen any myself. Love your birdbath too; I would like to get one.
ReplyDeleteHello. I am visiting from Kelley and her link to your blog along with mine. I like what I see here so now am following. Love your beautiful birds. Creative Bliss...
ReplyDeleteOh, MY GOODNESS, Shawn! Look at the female Grosebeak on the swing! What a treat it is for me to see that photo on your blog. You are quite the bird watcher and photographer!!!
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