American Robin

In order to see birds it is necessary to 

become a part of the silence.

Robert Lynd

American Robin standing on one leg in our backyard. He visited the birdbath, then rested awhile on the fence~

A bird does not sing because it has an answer.  It sings because it has a song.  

~Chinese Proverb

Finals week! Five more days to go and then no books for College Girl until September. 

I've been meaning to plant some flower seeds but the last few weekends have zipped by and I never made it into the backyard other than to photograph this handsome Robin. Handyman and I were lucky enough to spot a Western Tanager - woohoo! - but he did his best to stay hidden in the branches, and I couldn't get a clear shot of him. At first we thought he was an Oriole, but then we noticed his red face. What a treat to spot him on his migration north!

Have you spotted any migrating birds in your neighborhood? Did you know birds collide with windows most often when migrating? 

Migrating birds that are not familiar with the terrain will 

see the reflections of a woodland in a windowpane

 and fly right into it. If the reflection can be removed 

or muted with soap, netting, screening or by hanging

streamers on the outside, the birds will veer away

 from it. Pulling drapes inside will enhance the 

reflection on the outside.  

Click here for tips to attract birds to your backyard.

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