A Rare Visitor

Several years ago,  I scared this bird and since then it did not returned till last year.  And this spring it made more visits.

"I can come close to the patio ."

"When I get scared, I can hide in the blueberry bush."

"I like a bath."

"It's fun to dance on the water."

Early Morning at the Wetland

From the nearby wetland:

Three Great Egrets in the early morning.

 I could not find this goose in my bird book.  This may be a Greater White-fronted Goose, but of an albino type

"You don't need to identify me.  I am just a handsome guy."

"Just look at my fancy wings."

A Summer Bird

An Orange-crowned Warbler, a summer bird, arrived here the other day.  First it was eating some bugs around the new leaves.

Then, around the bushes.

On a sunny day, it is best to get cleaned.

"After the bug meal, I like taking the bath here."

Rufous Female

After the male Rufous arrival, I was waiting for a female.  Here it is.  She has the rufous colored sides.  A few of them stay around here during the summer months.  

"I remember this clothesline.  I always perch on it."

"This is my favorite feeder.  Wow,  it's
fresh.    I just had a long distance
flight, so it is appreciated."

Rufous' Return

Rufous Hummingbird returned from the south.  First I noticed one male on 3/14, and this photo was taken thru the glass when the 3rd arrival perched on my feeder.  They do not stay here long and continues onto the north.

The chestnut colored males like this one are very vigilant.  They quickly flew out to the edge of my yard where the old pear trees are.   When the sun hits it, the head and chin areas shine orange.

"I have to be careful for safe travelling."

Spring in the Backyard

The wind is still chilly, but the temperature is getting warm.  So I had the fountain out for birds to have a drink and take a bath.

"Hi, I am the first one to try it this spring."

"I just heard this water.  This year 

I will try to hang around here more often."

Around noon, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet stopped over on its way into the woods.

"I will see you next winter.  Ta, ta..."

Spring Scene

The wild spring flowers are already in bloom; a male Anna's Hummingbird is busy slurping the nectar.

"I am tired of sugar water. The fresh 

flower nectar is s------o delicious."

This is a waterfowl I saw for the first time.

"Hi, I am a Common Goldeneye.  

I come here once in a while."

In my backyard, a curious Black-capped Chickadee was drinking the sugar water for the hummingbirds' feeder.

"I just like to try something new."