A Toddler Bird

At the reservoir, I saw a young bird.  First I could not identify it.  Judging from the beak, the color of the feathers, the legs, I decided it must be a young Common Yellowthroat just born this summer.

"Hi, I was born this summer."

"My family likes to live near the water."

"I am still little.  Be nice to me."

A Surprise for a Cloudy Day

It was cloudy the other day, but we went out for  a walk.   As I walked along the reservoir, suddenly I noticed a big bird coming toward me.  A Bald Eagle flew right next to me and disappeared into the sky, and then circled back into my vision before heading back to his usual perch.

"I welcome a cloudy day.  Not too hot."

"I'll be  back to my branch."

"We live here."

Today's Catch

This time of the year, at the nearby wetland, we often see an Osprey hunting for a fish.  The other day I saw a big fish being carried away.

"I have a super vision."

Ready for a big splash....

Is it a big catch?

Heavy, indeed.

"Hurry to feed my little ones!"

Little Ones Season

During the summer months, birds lay eggs, feed their babies, and train them to be independent.

A month ago, I saw a Bewick's Wren feeding a couple of little ones.  

"My mom said this backyard is safe for me."

A couple of weeks ago, House Sparrow dad was feeding a young.  

"I AM busy feeding this one."

Everyday Lesser Goldfinches come and feed on thistle seeds at my feeder.

Now I noticed they brought their baby to teach how to find food, etc.

"Yum, yum, tasty, Dad."

A Diving Bird

Too many showers lately, but it's good for roses in my backyard.

At the nearby reservoir, I saw an Osprey hunting and diving for a fish.

"No fish today."

"I will try another place."

A Fancy Mask

Many Cedar Waxwings are around the wetland this summer.   Their face mask is for a carnival.

They like to eat berries.

"Yummy!"

At berry spots, you may find more Cedar Waxwings.

"I'm done with these berries."

Summer Colors

A flower in early summer:  Peony

Black-headed Grosbeak sometimes visit my backyard during the summer months.

Female:  "I came back to eat your sunflower seeds."

At the nearby wetland,  I found one male yodeling loud.

"I look so bright against the blue sky, don't I."