Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Fledgling Hummingbird


A fledgling Ruby-throated Hummingbird taking a break on the railing of our deck.


Monday, July 18, 2016

American Avocet

Saw another American Avocet today.  I love finding and watching these elegant shorebirds!


Sunday, July 3, 2016

Popular Watering Hole

We've had a very dry spring and summer here in western New York.  The water fountains and bird bath on our patio have become more popular with the birds than during our average wet summers.  All of these photos were taken today.


Baltimore Oriole


Purple Finch


Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (pictured above and below)




Red-winged Blackbirds




A juvenile Blue Jay studied the fountain for a while before it finally decided to take the plunge.  It may have been its first bath!


Saturday, July 2, 2016

Snow Squall over Lake Erie