Every morning over breakfast we look out at the Terrace Garden and name the various birds who come to call. During the winter months Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Mourning Doves were our daily companions, their visits so predictable that our attention waned. Spring brings many more species back to the area, and once again we find ourselves spending breakfast in full bird-spotting mode. The birds in the graphic are all regular visitors; so far only the Indigo Bunting has failed to appear. We also have Nuthatches, Red-winged Blackbirds, Gray Catbirds, several types of sparrow, and a lone Brown Thrasher. In summer we’ll celebrate the return of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.
While I was listening to your crow links, our regular crow visitors were calling outside! I have wren envy: haven't heard one in years. We share several regular feeder visitors with you but indigo buntings aren't common here. I had one for two years in a row for a very brief 1-2 day visit, perhaps blown off course further north than he wanted. Gorgeous bird! Early morning bird songs just fill the old heart, don't they?
Very envious of you both! I’d never even heard of an indigo bunting let alone seen one. And I love the colouring on the cardinal - can’t believe that such a special looking bird could be so common. From my garden in London, I’m lucky if I can catch sight of a mangy pigeon.
Dan, are regular viewers of "the Watches" on BBC Two and are constantly amazed by the vast numbers of birds we never see here. I react to your Robin in the same way as you to our Cardinal. Our Robin looks completely different.
Thanks for this bird tour! That was a delight!
Thank you Boaz! I'd been mulling over a bird-related post for a while, and your recent "Rear Window" post was a bit of a catalyst. So thanks for that!
While I was listening to your crow links, our regular crow visitors were calling outside! I have wren envy: haven't heard one in years. We share several regular feeder visitors with you but indigo buntings aren't common here. I had one for two years in a row for a very brief 1-2 day visit, perhaps blown off course further north than he wanted. Gorgeous bird! Early morning bird songs just fill the old heart, don't they?
While I appreciate bird life whenever I encounter it, catching the dawn chorus during the first dog walk of the day is a real highlight.
Very envious of you both! I’d never even heard of an indigo bunting let alone seen one. And I love the colouring on the cardinal - can’t believe that such a special looking bird could be so common. From my garden in London, I’m lucky if I can catch sight of a mangy pigeon.
Dan, are regular viewers of "the Watches" on BBC Two and are constantly amazed by the vast numbers of birds we never see here. I react to your Robin in the same way as you to our Cardinal. Our Robin looks completely different.