Flying home…

May is migration for many bird species, and I’m always thrilled to see my summer birds back for the season. Too, it can mean nests and babies and cute fledglings coming with Mom or Dad to my feeders.

These from my local favorite gardens, Longwood. A hotbed of migration activity, mixed with our year-rounders, and those heading north for their summer away!

Male Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle), just passing thru northward!

Male Northern Cardinal, he’ll stay here year round.

Hermit Thrush, soon to be migrating north to his summer home

Palm Warbler, this fellow elusive to my camera. He most likely wintered in the Caribbean and is still on a northward trek!

Male Eastern Bluebird, year-rounders with lots of spring nest boxes flourishing!

American Robin, hopping along… many stay thru the year here.

Male Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)

Male Tree Swallow, with a beautiful blue iridescent feathers.

Male American Goldfinch, he molts and brightens up for the breading season.

Male Eastern Bluebird

Song Sparrow.

Turkey Vulture, its wing span around 6 feet

Cheeky Field Sparrow

Male Eastern Bluebird

Wonder what’s so interesting? Breakfast perhaps? Yellow-rumped Warbler

American Kestrel (male)

Red-winged Blackbird. The less dominant males barely show their stylish red wing.

 

 

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