Loitering Migrants

These late season migrators are in my yard right now.

Grey-cheecked Thrush

Catbird

Possible Acadian Flycatcher

Unfortunately I have not been able to ID these last birds

Possible Hooded, but those dark breast streaks don’t match. Thanks to Eileen I can now ID this as a Canada Warbler and a LIFER!

Only guess he

These guys best get on their way.

Last take a look at the flood of birds flying over my house the other day.  The picture is greatly edited as the lighting was dismal, but at least you can get a view or a sky full of migrating birds

Tree Trimming Day Reveals A Surprise

Today was tree trimming day around our house.  Most of you have heard or seen here on the blog that we have a dead palm tree on the lot that we call the Bird Condo.  Every spring it houses numerous species of nesting birds in its hallowed out cavities and we watch it with a paternal eye.

Just now my husband noticed the tree trimmers hoisting a ladder onto the tree and he flew out the door to oversee the operation (read: stay away from the Bird Condo!).

Take a look at our first ever photographed Green Parakeet eggs — way to GO Daddy!

We will make every attempt to continue to document the nest without disturbing the parents, so stay tuned for updates.

 

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE A CORNEL LAB CITIZEN NESTWATCH SITE. Check them out for appropriate nest watching guidelines.

http://nestwatch.org/