Ostdrossel . 7/22/21 Ostdrossel . 7/22/21

Teenage birds

are all around right now. It is funny to see them explore because often, they are seemingly shy or timid but at the same time bold and unafraid. I love them all because I know they will only be here for a short time. Pictured: Redwinged Blackbird, Blue Jay, Oriole and Grackle.

Ostdrossel . 7/1/20 Ostdrossel . 7/1/20

Friends

I love it when I see two birds from different species happily sharing the feeder, here a male House Finch and a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Friends are a good thing, and with this, I want to wish a Happy Canada Day to our friends in the north.