While looking back at some photos, I found these of this little Field Sparrow, which I took at South Llano State Park, back in April. They are not sharp photos, but they are amusing to me. The photos above are three in a row and the bird’s expression is one of surprise!
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“Wow, my own private water slide!”
“After practicing my “tree-limb” landing, I decided I needed a bath!”
“This lttle pool is nice.”
“Should I go for it?”
Splash, Splash “This is fun!”
“You knew I was gonna!”
All but the first and last photo above are in sequence. This little Field Sparrow sure was having a fun day!
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Birds sure can be entertaining to watch!
I hope we gave you a chuckle on this Whimsical Wednesday!
“Are you going to come out here and fill this feeder for me? Its cold out here!”
We have had COLD temperatures the last several days; lows at night getting down into the teens, highs during the day hovering around the low fifties. Rain, hail, wind and snow all during the past few days. Spring?
With the temperatures getting down so low at night (19 degrees), I felt it necessary to try my best to make sure the birds were feed well during the day. We setup several feeding stations, even purchasing a couple of new feeders.
I am tired of the Squirrels, Coons, Deer and Bear getting into my bird feeders! The bears are the worse!
It would be nice if the other wildlife wouldn’t destroy the feeders, while trying to eat. We have been taking the feeders in at night, trying to minimize the damage, but that can be a real pain!
I looked out my kitchen window this morning and there was a rabbit, chowing down on the seed I threw out on the ground. So, I should add rabbits to my list above, but they don’t destroy the feeders. I love all the critters, but just don’t want them destroying our bird feeders.
Squirrel Proof? This is one of our new feeders. A deck mount. I sure hope the critters can’t reach this one, because it is a long way down if they fall.
Love this little feeder (not a sharp photo, because the wind was blowing hard)
I found the little feeder above at Wal-Mart. It is perfect for feeding the Orioles Oranges and Grape Jelly. They seem to love it also.
Bullock’s Oriole
Bullock’s Oriole
Dip, Dip, Dip
This Oriole feeder is one I purchased last year and I fill it with sugar water and a little of the Oriole orange colored mix, which turns the water an orange color. I also fill a Hummer feeder with the same liquid, which the Orioles seem to enjoy.
“Are you still watching me?”
The photos below were taken from inside the house through the glass. I can’t seem to sneak up on these guys!
Western Tanager on a very cold MAY day
Black-headed Grosbeak (male)Sitting in the Sun
During the last couple of days we have had the following birds visit our yard:
Take a close look at the photos I have posted, then answer the question below. Choose your answer wisely!
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Question:
What do these photos depict?
Darth Vader’s Stealth Attack Team
Synchronized Flying Bird Team from Ireland
A flock of Glossy Ibis
A flock of White-faced Ibis
Send me your answers or I will send the attack team after you.
I hope my little quiz added a little whimsey to your day!
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When we visited Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, at the beginning of April, we spotted a flock of Ibis pictured in the photos above (these look like Glossy). ?? We only had time to visit for one day and it turned out to be a cloudy day. The cloudy day makes for an interesting photo of these seemingly dark colored birds.
Later in the month, when we stopped at Bottomless Lakes State Park near Roswell, New Mexico and visited Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, we got to see the White-faced Ibis.
These photos are from Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
White-faced IbisBeautiful colored feathers on this White-faced IbisWhite-faced Ibis feeding at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Photos below taken at Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Roswell, New Mexico and depicts what the area looks like. I will post a few additional bird photos from Bitter Lakes actually showing the lakes.
The Prairie, Roswell, New MexicoBitter Lakes National Wildlife RefugeBitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, where the Chihuahuan Desert meets the southern plains.
For information on these two National Wildlife Refuges go to the web-sites below:
Wolf Song Blog 