Big Fans of Blueberry Flowers

Summer is coming slowly, but steadily.  And my blueberry flowers are now in bloom.  Many birds enjoy drinking the nectar.  Anna's Hummingbird is one of them.

"Ummm good, this is my blueberry."

Summer birds, too, are lured here by the sweet nectar of the flowers.  The other day, I found one Orange-crowned Warbler secretly drinking the juice the first time this spring.

"I'm supposed to be hidden."

Bees also smelled the sweet scent in the air, appeared out of nowhere and buzzed busily on the bush.

"Buzz....z......z........."

Summer Mornings

In the early morning, up on the tree top, many birds like to gather and make a plan as to where to go and eat.

A dozen of Banded Pigeons just flew up, ready to preen the feathers.

A large flock of Waxwings just came in.  After a little while, the left half took off to the left and the right half to the right.  They must have decided on a separate plan of looking for food today.

Remember Western Tanagers like to hang around the upper canopy?  Sure enough, a couple of the Tanagers were up there with the male jumping into the air many times to catch bugs.

Down below in the backyard, a bee was collecting nectar from the marigold.

 A yellow jacket, too, was buzzing busily.

 Watch out, bees,  because you are listed on the Tanagers' favorite food.