Summer Mornings

In the early morning, up on the tree top, many birds like to gather and make a plan as to where to go and eat.

A dozen of Banded Pigeons just flew up, ready to preen the feathers.

A large flock of Waxwings just came in.  After a little while, the left half took off to the left and the right half to the right.  They must have decided on a separate plan of looking for food today.

Remember Western Tanagers like to hang around the upper canopy?  Sure enough, a couple of the Tanagers were up there with the male jumping into the air many times to catch bugs.

Down below in the backyard, a bee was collecting nectar from the marigold.

 A yellow jacket, too, was buzzing busily.

 Watch out, bees,  because you are listed on the Tanagers' favorite food.