More Summer Birds

It's been hot for several days; iris is now in bloom.  The flower reminds me of Children's Day holiday, May 5, in Japan.

At the nearby wetland, summer birds are now nesting.  This Tree Swallow was guarding the nest .

"I am watching you.  Stay away from my nest box."

Then I saw a small flock of Cedar Waxwing.

"We will be around here during summer.  See you next time."

Early Summer

My red columbine is in bloom.

I saw a male Brown-headed Cowbird stopped by a few times.  Now that he felt safe in my backyard, he decided to use a birdbath.

Brown-headed Cowbird:  "I came here first."

American Robin:  "I am bigger than you."

"A nice, warm bath!  I am getting clean today."

Territorial Fight

Apple blossoms are in bloom.  

After the cold days, we want the warm weather to stay.  Anna's Hummingbirds are back to my backyard to enjoy the blueberry flower nectar.  I saw a total of three together at one time.  Probably they finished building their nests and eating bugs to their heart's content.

"This is my territory.  I don't like the other

one hanging around here (see in the distance)."

Sometimes they fight with a Karate kick.