I've been SO busy with school, I cannot believe that I am about to wrap up my first year as a nursing student. I feel like I still have a long way to go. Anyway, I treat myself by taking breaks & watching/looking in the yard & it has paid off! I'm such a nerd that I just leave my camera by the window now. haha. I had 2 birds this week that were "first time evers" for me (lifers?). A male (I believe) Eastern Towhee & a 1st year male Summer (?) Tanager (according to my guide)! To my knowledge they have never stopped by before, the Towhee stuck around for about a week & I haven't seen him since the day before yesterday. The Tanager visited today stopped in, grabbed a snack & left...hopefully he'll be back. Here are a few yard pics from the last week. Have a great one!
This guy was giving it all he had! He danced for her for quite awhile.
This is from about a month or so ago, I was shocked by how close it let me get to it (I did zoom in a bit as well):
I love and respect creatures of the wild, primarily the birds. I am very much an amateur/beginner still learning as my schedule allows. I have basically stuck to the yard for the past 2 years, really only venturing out a time or 2 to see new things.
I adore the songbirds, am fascinated by birds of prey & appreciate everything in between.
I plan on putting more effort into sightings this year. It's also a good excuse to spend some outdoor time w/the hubby.
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