Beautiful Bird Day!

Our birds in the yard are spending much time at the bird baths. The Gray Catbird,Summer Tanagers,Brown Thrashers,Baltimore Orioles,Ruby-Throat Hummingbirds as well as the other yard residents are hot and looking for a fresh drink and cool bath.All of the birds love the water drips on the baths. The Baltimore Orioles have decided to drink from the Hummingbird feeders as well as fight over the oranges. It is funny to watch an Oriole hop on the nectar feeder and look around before they start to drink. Today was the first day I actually witnessed male and female Hummingbirds setting side by side drinking together. I made a mental note to remember this scene. I found myself feeling pure pleasure watching and photographing the beauty and antics of the birds today. I love days when there is so much bird activity to enjoy. I pray your day was as blessed as mine!

Fall Migration In My Yard

I have enjoyed the last couple of weeks in my backyard. Our winter birds are starting to arrive and some birds are just stopping by for a few days to drink,rest and then move to their winter home. The Baltimore Orioles are always a favorite visitor spring and fall. The females always stay a few days longer than the males. They have been stopping here for several years. The hummingbirds are also a delight. We in Texas are so ready for fall and our winter. We pray for rain for our plants streams and trees. The Blue- gray Gnat catcher is such an amazing little guy. He is always moving and catching his bugs. We love watching him go tree to tree. It is difficult to catch him in the camera lens. I have seen a couple sparrows which are not here in summer. I have not photographed them as of today. The Mockingbirds and Northern Cardinals are trying to hold on to their "authority" in the yard. They along with the Blue Jays are dominate as they patrol the area. They will quickly run another bird from the water bath. The Woodpeckers are not intimidated and the hummingbirds could care less what everyone else is doing. All and all everyone gets what they require, food shelter and water. What joy to watch!