Ready for Summer

At the wetland nearby,  many birds are already busy towards summer.

"I am a young Golden-crowned Sparrow.  

Pretty soon we will move into the woods."

"We are here since March for nest building."

"I am Common Yellowthroat.  We come back here every summer."

Many Things to Do in the Backyard

 American Robins often visit here in spring.

"I need to clean my feathers."

Lesser Goldfinches like to eat the seeds and drink water here.

"I get thirsty after eating."

My blueberry bushes have flowers now.

"I like to nibble the sweet flowers."

Frequent Backyard Visitors

 We see the blue sky more often these days.

"I like the blue sky."

"Look at me!  I am already dressed for summer."

"I am the prettiest of the visitors here."

(He/she posed for me; it is one of the clearest photos.)

Changes in Spring

 Viburnum are in bloom in my backyard.

Most of ducks are gone to the north.  These photos were taken a couple of weeks ago.

Gadwall:  'We are leaving for north anytime. 😁🤩"

Buffleheads:  "We are, too👀😊"

Tree Swallows:  "We are not leaving.  We just arrived a month ago to nest here.👍😍"

Camelia and Pear Blossoms

 My camelia is finally blooming in the backyard.

Pear Blossoms are in bloom, too.  Many birds like the nectar or the petals.

"I am a male House Finch.  We are visiting this neighborhood."

"Hi, I am a female House Finch.  I am visiting with an Oregon Junco."

"Hi, I am a Red-breasted Nuthatch.  I'd rather eat the suet here."

Summer Temperature in March

 Last several days, it has been warm like early summer.  Wild flowers began to bloom at the wetland.

Quite a few Golden-crowned Sparrows are around here during the cold months.

"I like to nibble the fresh spring buds."

"I am a Ruby-crowned Kinglet.  I returned from the backyard."

"We are Tundra Swans and staying here for a little 

while before going to Alaska."

Arrival of Summer Birds

 At the wetland nearby, Tree Swallows are already here.👍👀😁

"We like Oregon for summer."😊

In my backyard, a male Rufous Hummingbird just arrived (3/10) on the way to Alaska.🤩

"I am the first here!"😍

"Can you see my excitement?"👑👍🦜

The Rufous shows it by the orange head and throat.