[Birdtalk] At Home Birding

[Jim & Beanie]

This time of year there is always something interesting going on.  In the past three days we have had some new arrivals.  Orioles, Western Kingbirds, Cowbirds, Yellow Warbler, Lazuli Bunting and one lone Caliope Hummingbird male.  (First hummer of the season)

A pair of Magpies have built a nest in a Blue Spruce about 30 feet from my patio.  Magpies are usually quite timid, but these two must have decided we were harmless. 

A pair of Kestrels have taken the box I put up for them. 

Since there has been no water in the nearby canal yet this season, the birds and bees are sure hitting my  small pond heavily.  

Ah, yes the fruit trees are blooming and the bees are a buzzing and the birds are a singing.  It has just been quite pleasant this week to stay at home and enjoy watching the wild critters. 

Jim

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