I love Saturday mornings when I don't have to rush around. I got up pretty early and got on the exercise bike which is right by my wondow so I can watch the birds at the feeders. There were goldfinches that are almost totally yellow again, purple finches, red-winged blackbirds, grackles, brown-headed cow birds, blue jays, robins, a couple of song sparrows and mourning doves. Basically my usual group.
I went about my morning routine but for some reason was drawn to the window again. There I saw a beautiful bird. One I had never seen before. A friend of mine told me to look up flicker in my bird book and there it was. This bird is a Northern "yellow-shafted" Flicker. How exciting for me to see a new bird. I hope he stays around for the season.
I also had another bird eating at the feeder. I am not sure if maybe she is a female red-winged blackbird or not. I will try to find out. I just love the picture of her on the branch of my pear tree. I have been watching birds for only a couple of years and most of my watching is done right in my own back yard.
I did see an American Kestrel yesterday as I was driving in Lempster near some wetlands. He flew beside my car for a few seconds. How beautiful!
Enjoy your day! Anne
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