Backyard in Spring

 I did not see House Finches in my backyard during this winter, but they are back.  They like to nibble sunflower seeds.

"I like these seeds.  I will have a nest in this

 neighborhood soon."

Ruby-crowned Kinglet is still here, but I know they will leave for the woods very soon.

"The woods are calling.  I will have to rush to my summer home."

A male Rufous Hummingbird just arrived from the south.  

"Hi, I bet this fresh sugar water is made for me.  

 You can tell I return on the same date."

Summer Bird Arrival

 This month Tree Swallows, a summer bird, arrived at the wetland.  Even when the cold spring wind still blows, they are busy flying around, in and out of   the hole nests on the standing log.

"We are happy to be here in spring👍👍👍😄."

They are jumping in the air.

"Who can jump best? 💪💨😁"

"I am the best jumper! 😍👀"

Wildflowers in Bloom

 The wildflowers are beginning to bloom at the wetland.⚘⚘⚘

One of the wetland residents,  Song Sparrow, always welcomes us.😊

"Hello, it is slowly and steadily getting warm.  I like spring.😄"

Another resident, Red-tailed Hawk, can be perched anywhere.

"I am here today👀.  Spring has arrived😊. "

The Wetland Scene

The other day we stopped over at the wetland nearby only to find the road closed.

 Due to the heavy rain we had a few days earlier,  it was flooded again to our surprise. 

Before the flooding, we walked around the reservoir and found many Cackling Geese.

                                  "Today is sunny.  We always stay together and get along well.😊"

During the winter months, American Coots stay here all the time.

"Take a good photo of me today👍. "

I found a Ruby-crowned Kinglet this time.😍  (I usually see one in my backyard.)

"I move super fast💨💨😁.  Not many people can take a photo of me."