Oregon Backyard Birds, etc.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Blueberry bushes now have blossoms. The temperature fluctuates a lot, but slowly and surely it is warming up.

On the tall grass, I found someone new. It looks a little like a Song Sparrow, but who is it?

"Just guess!"

"I am a Fox Sparrow. I have streaks

all over chest and tummy."

The nesting season is here.

"We are busy building a nest."

"I want to wash off all the dirt on my wings."

"Me, too."

Pear Blossoms began to bloom. There used to be a huge curtain of the white blossoms, but no more due to the old age of the pear tree.

Lesser Goldfinches stayed here all winter long.

"Today is sunny. I need to stretch to dry up my wings."

"My mate and I are going to stay here as long as we can find food."

A male Rufous Hummingbird, a summer bird, arrived here on 3/19, several days later than in previous years.

"Just arrived! I am halfway hidden with the window screen."

"This spring has been cold. That's why I took longer to get here."

"I am another Rufous Hummingbird (green backed).

Just checking my usual feeder."

Daffodils are in bloom

Day is getting longer and brighter.

"I can clean my tail now."

Bushtits are still flying around in a big flock.

"Spring is here. I can find bugs and leaf buds."

The air was still chilly, but the sun was warm. Red-wing Blackbirds were singing.

This Song Sparrow was waiting for me to get close. Just look at the leg. He/she has a ID on. That is why the bird is not really afraid of me.

Many waterfowl were swimming and feeding. Here are a couple of Green-winged Teals.

"Chilly wind, but will be warm this week."

The second flower this spring. Purple crocus.

Daffodil buds are forming. Comparing with last year's photos, I can tell last spring was warmer.

Oregon Juncos always love the cold weather.

"We are made tough."

Many American Robins are flying around early in the morning. Soon they will come down to peck on the worms in the lawn.

"I will be hunting worms soon."