The Osprey is Back

I had heard that there were osprey sightings by the river but I hadn't seen it myself until today. This osprey was perched across the river from the nest that was built last year. The appears to be a female osprey and I didn't see any sign of a mate. If you recall from last …

Hummingbirds

I am certainly happy to see the return of the hummingbirds. I now have at least two fighting for hummingbird feeder rights (even though I have 3 feeders out for them). Maralee

Sparrow

Another sparrow coming in for a landing

I took a few photos of some sparrows enjoying their meal in a tree by my office window. It was a very active tree with sparrows coming and going continuously. Maralee

Hummingbirds

Hummingbird taking a rest

The hummingbirds are still very active. They must be preparing for the long flight south. By October, most of the hummingbirds will have left the area although the Anna's hummingbirds are known to stick around through the winter. Maralee