Video: Cardinal siblings!
As you know, I saw a Cardi girl being fed by papa the other day, and then there was also a couple feeding a Cowbird baby. But yesterday, this adorable sibling couple showed up at the bird bath. First she comes in, then her brother joins. They are so very hard to take photos of because they are very skittish and so well camouflaged. I especially love the males with the red coming in in the most adventurous ways. Their beak color changes to the typical red when they are one year old. (Yes, the lens is dirty and they are out of focus but I still love this video, so I wanted to share.)
Video: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
What a weird day today. It was hot and humid and looked like 5 pm all day, and the lens fogged up. But a Hummerman came! I slowed the video down a lot to show off his cool manoeuvers.
Video: baby Robin getting fed by the pool
The pond is closed for maintenance today, but here is a scene from yesterday to hold you over. This Robin baby is fairly new, the residents around here recently have had another clutch. It reminded me of old times when we went to the public pool or lake and then, still cold from the swim, got wrapped into a towel and received a snack from mom. Fries were extra special but cookies were awesome too.
Video: A dispute at the bird bath
Now that the days are getting longer and the weather a bit warmer, the pools get more frequented. For some reason, the tiny bird bath on the pedestal is very popular, and they all want to sit there. The female Rose-breasted Grosbeak didn’t give in and won pool rights. Lens and bath were cleaned and replenished. Captured with the Birdsy camera.
Video: Eastern Screech Owl at the bird bath
I just casually checked the livestream when, much to my delight, I spotted this adorable Eastern Screech owl taking a dip and a sip in the bird bath. I never even knew I had them in my backyard before I had the Birdsy camera. I am loving the bird bath setup, it is a nice little change from the feeder, and it might capture some of the spring migrants that never actually make it to my feeders. They all need to drink!
Nestbox camera: The House Wren is back
For several years now, a House Wren has raised broods in a nestbox that we made with the intention to get woodpeckers to nest in there. It is quite a mansion for such a tiny bird, but they seem to like it. I am excited to see how things progress.
Video: The evolution of a mohawk
A quick hello! I have been extremely busy in the last few days and did not have a lot of time for bird pics, but things should be better now :) Have a great day!
Video: Lagertha comes for breakfast
And here we have Lagertha again (I guess the male should now be Ragnar, not Rick because I am not really sure if he is the same.) As you can see, she looks a bit different than Ilsa, and also eats in a different manner. And the only thing she fears is that peanut addict. Lagertha is now busy preparing the nest, so I am thinking there will be new eggs soon. In that sense - happy Easter to all of you, celebrating or not.
