A No-rain Rainbow

Ever see a horizontal rainbow in the sky when there has been no rain since the night before? I haven't! I found this quite interesting this morning while sitting on my deck. I may have to 'google' this phenomenon and see what causes it. Anyone know?


Only 104 days to go!

Naked as a Bluebird

Baby bluebirds nesting in one of our many bluebird boxes. I'm not sure how many are here but it looks like at least 2, possibly 3. We are keeping our eyes on these little guys because you know there's plenty of larger birds who are wanting to get their beaks on these babies. The worst time for them will be when they are learning to fly as they often fall out of the box while testing out those little wings and that's when the predators will pounce. We are watching!

Only 105 days to go!

Come Here Often?

A catbird and a house finch chatting it up at the birdbath.

Only 106 days to go!

A Robin's Nest

I scared a mother Robin out of a tree next to our house and knew she must have been protecting a nest by the way she reacted. Sure enough, this is what I discovered before she returned. She has four eggs she's been keeping warm. I hope I'll be able to see them hatch then grow and fly away. I'll try to remember to post more photos as they progress.


Only 107 days to go!

He's Baaaack!

Our first Purple Martin returned this morning only to have to fight off those gosh darn Tree Swallows again! He was successful in sending them away but not for long. He took off then one of the Tree Swallows returned and spent most of the day sitting on top of the house like he owned it. Although I really do enjoy the Tree Swallows, we don't want them in our martin housing. If they would just set up housekeeping in one of the empty bluebird boxes, we'd be so happy! I wonder what tomorrow will bring?! 


Only 108 days to go!

Welcome Our First Purple Martin

Yea, we got our first Purple Martin today! I don't know if he's going to stick around or bring more Martins here but he sure was a nice surprise this morning while drinking my coffee out on the deck. Happy Memorial Day!


Only 109 days to go!

Oops!

Totally forgot to post yesterday! Oh well, nobody's perfect! I guess I had a little too much food and drink during our cookout yesterday that I never gave this little ol' blog a thought.

Anyway, here's a somewhat blurry photo (I was taking it quickly out an upstairs window) of a deer hanging out in the field across the road from our house. Now you wouldn't think that a deer is that exciting, right? Well, normally they aren't but it's been quite some time since I've seen a deer over there - they used to be there daily for many years and all of a sudden this past year they seemed to disappear - so it was surprising to see one standing there. I was also surprised to see he was alone because usually there would be a whole big group of them. I think I've actually missed seeing them running around and playing over there.

Only 110 days to go!