Canada Warbler

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This is the third night in a row with another beautiful sunset over Lake Erie.

House Wren

Orchard Oriole

This is an immature (first summer) male Orchard Oriole.

Late in the Day

Cedar Waxwing

Evening Sky Over Lake Erie

Not a bird...

Every Spring season, the Red Squirrels take over a few of our bird houses.  This year is no exception.

Grasshopper Sparrow

The Grasshopper Sparrow nests on the ground in tall grass and vegetation.  Due to human activity such as mowing and pesticide use, the population of this handsome little bird is in a horrible decline.  It is listed as a species of "special concern" in New York State.

Mourning Warbler

Mourning Warblers spend the winter in Latin and South America and breed right here in Western New York during the summer.

Scarlet Tanager

Spotted Sandpiper

Wilson's Warbler

Willow Flycatcher

Cottontail Rabbits

"We are all ordinary.  We are all boring.  We are all spectacular.  We are all shy.  We are all bold.  We are all heroes.  We are all helpless.  It just depends on the day."  ~  Brad Meltzer 

Common Yellowthroat Warbler

Found this little beauty in our yard today.

Bleeding Hearts

These old-fashioned and ever popular spring perennials are known as "Bleeding Hearts."

Pregnant Doe

Pregnant White-tailed Deer with a very visible "baby bump."

Eastern Chipmunks

Blackpoll Warbler

This amazing little warbler spends the winter in South America and migrates all the way north to the boreal forests of Canada and Alaska to breed and raise their young.

Hibiscus and a Hummingbird

This tropical hibiscus is one of my houseplants.  After a flower opened yesterday, I placed it outdoors for the hummingbirds.  As soon as I turned to walk in the house, a male Ruby-throated Hummingbird was on it!

American Mink

Sora

The Sora is a secretive marsh bird and a member of the Rallidae family.

Serene Sunset

Perfect calm over Lake Erie this evening.

Eastern Phoebe

Nashville Warbler

Eastern Kingbird

Baby Cottontail Rabbit

This little one currently lives under the front stairs of our house.

Tree Swallow

Blue-headed Vireo

The Blue-headed Vireo's diet consists mainly of insects.  The photo below shows a Vireo with a very large flying insect on the branch next to it.  I don't know what went on between them, but it almost seemed like they were having a heart-to-heart discussion.  The Vireo eventually flew away and let the insect be.

Red Trillium

This spring wildflower, named Red Trillium, is on the New York State list of protected plant species.

Hooded Warbler

Wood Thrush