Families are Everywhere at the Wetland

 A Wood Duck family.

"Our mommy always takes us to a new place for fun.🤩👍"

"I am still a baby in the nest.  I will be flying around pretty soon.😁👍"

"We live here during the summer.  Our little ones are already out flying on their own.👀☺️🌞"

Rufous for Summer

 The other day I saw a Rufous Hummingbird just for a little while.  I hope some of them can stay here for a month before going back to south.

"I do not know if I should go up to north to see more friends."👀🦜

"These hot lips are already in bloom.  I love this nectar."😍👍

"I love these purple flowers too."(●'◡'●)

A Summer Scene

 After a month, we revisited the wetland.

"I haven't seen you lately.  It's nice to see you back."

"I hope I can catch a fish this morning."

"I was born this spring.   I am growing up fast."

A Hello from the Backyard

 We returned on a sunny day, but it has been rainy since.  This is Oregon and it is nice to be back.

"Welcome back!"

"Welcome back!"

"Welcome back.  I am new here (a juvenile American Robin)."

Blueberry Nectar Fans

 Anna Hummingbirds are here to drink the blueberry nectar.

"Sweet juice."

Anna is not the only one who loves the nectar.  A summer bird, Orange-crowned Warbler,  also loves it.

"This year not many flowers are here. 😓🐝"

Last summer, I had to remove the old dead branches and now the bushes are about half the size.

"I can still find some."

It's been cold and rainy again.

  I hope they can find more blueberry bushes in the neighborhood.

Note:  I will be out for a few weeks.  Enjoy your summer!

🤩👀😎👍🦜

A Popular Spot

 At the new bird fountain

'Wow, it is new.  It is big enough to swim."

(Later, I saw the bird swimming around the waterfall.)

At the old bird bath, I saw a Bewick's Wren taking a bath for the first time.

"Everyone is taking a bath here.  This is my first time."

 Three Golden-crowned Sparrows gathered here a few weeks ago.  They have already left for the woods.

"It is crowded here.  It's been a long time since I took a bath."

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."