Migrants Have Arrived!
In the last few days, we have seen:
Baltimore Orioles – 4 males and 1 female – in the large birdbath soon to be live streamed.
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks – 5 males and 2 females – at the feeders.
Gray Catbirds – a mated pair. They are in the trees of our backyard and in the big shrubs along our driveway. You will probably not see them on either live stream but you might be able to hear their distinctive ‘mew’ calls.
Eastern Bluebird – male – in the large birdbath. This is a new species on our property. A neighbor up the street has had several for some years but we never have – until now. We were thrilled to see this male with his beautiful plumage!
And these birds should be thinking of migrating north?:
Hermit Thrush – in the large birdbath.
White-throated Sparrows – several on ground underneath the feeders. You probably will not be able to see them on the live stream, but they have been sporadically singing. You could hear their plaintive, beautiful song.
White-crowned Sparrow – one in our large flower garden and frequently visiting the large birdbath.
Yellow Warblers – they are up in the trees. You probably will not see them on the live stream although we have had a few use the large birdbath. You might hear them.
Here are a few photos:
