Going to North

 The other day the wetland was still in fog.  We found a total of eight Tundra Swans resting and sleeping after a long flight from south.  

"We came from south.  Soon we have to leave to north."☺️

"We are Bufflehead.  We stayed here during winter,

 but soon we will leave for Alaska."🌞

"We are Lesser Scaup.  We may leave for further north later."🌷🪻

Spring Backyard

 A week ago, I saw Mt.Hood far away.

In my backyard, a lone White-crowned Sparrow stopped over.  One or two usually comes during spring and autumn.

"I just stopped over on the way to the woods."🌷

"I can always find  food here.  Thanks a million for your kindness."😋🌸☺️

Happy Return

 The other morning a juvenile Cooper's Hawk stopped over.

He was looking around, shouting once in a while, and cleaning the feathers. He was relaxed and spent a long time here.

"I am a juvenile hawk.  Now that I landed here, everyone is gone and hiding."🥲

"I can shout loudly.  Everyone, please come back here."🙂

"This is my back.  Since my back does not have 

bluish grey color, I am not grown up yet."♥️🌸🌷

Spring is Coming

Look at my first crocus.  With the warm temperature, it just came out.  Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is Feb 17 this year.

 

🌷🪻🌸

"Spring is coming per the lunar calender.  No wonder it is getting warm.

I still need to nibble the suet to warm up."☺️🐦‍⬛

"I am happy to know it is getting warm for sure.  

I like the suet here."😋👍

Sunny Flight

 On a sunny day,  many birds like to dry out their feathers.

"I am in the sun, drying the feathers and finding a fish."🌞🪽

"Moving to another fishing site."😉👍

"Look at my beautiful flight.  I will dry my feather at the same time."🤩

Backyard Friends

 Lately, it has been sunny and cold.❄️🥶

Oregon Junco:  "I like the cold weather."🤗

Yellow-rumped Warbler:  "When I can not find a bug 

in the field, I always show up here for the suet."☺️

Chestnut-backed Chickadee :  "Me, too.  I like your suet."👍

A Runner

 The weather is nice for a week at the wetlands. I saw a male Hooded Merganser.

"I got bored floating in the water."

"I am running."

"Ready to take off."