Monday, April 30, 2018

First of year Rose Breast Grosbeaks



This year is turning out so great as for birds.   Last year it took me forever to attract goldfinches.  Now I have many.  Last few years have tried to attract orioles...I'd see them in the woods here and there. This year I have 5 pairs now at the feeders regularly.  Then yesterday, saw my first rose breasted grosbeak ever, then 3 today...at least a dozen. They are at several feeders at any given time of the day.  Seen a few females, but no pics or video yet.   Saw 2 indigo buntings, but no pics or video yet.

First of year Rose Breast Grosbeaks



This year is turning out so great as for birds.   Last year it took me forever to attract goldfinches.  Now I have many.  Last few years have tried to attract orioles...I'd see them in the woods here and there. This year I have 5 pairs now at the feeders regularly.  Then yesterday, saw my first rose breasted grosbeak ever, then 3 today...at least a dozen. They are at several feeders at any given time of the day.  Seen a few females, but no pics or video yet.   Saw 2 indigo buntings, but no pics or video yet.

Monday, April 23, 2018

Baltimore Oriole visits my feeders





I have caught glimpses of Orioles here and there, but never up close and at the feeder.  I was able to get some gorgeous photos and some video of him.  He had been eating the sunflower chips, then I got some grape jelly and orange slices and put them out.  He spotted the jelly and went straight for it, then tried the orange, as you can tell in the video, my oranges weren't that great.  I had to agree.   I've only seen him here and there since, so this one may have been migrating through, we will see.  I definitely enjoyed the time her was here!

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Whitetail doe with twins is bossy



This doe has a set of twins each year and pretty much stays around our pastures or a neighbors.  I had never seen her around other does until we put out the cameras.   Apparently she just stays to herself as she can't stand other adult does around her.