Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Grosbeak Madness

The Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have returned to northern Michigan and are regular visitors to the feeder. I should mention that they are there ALL DAY! I don't mind of course. I love them. Even though I will now need to pick up another job to be able to feed them...ha,ha!







The sweet female...








Here's a juvenile male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. He's still cute even with those spotty feathers.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Not the best looking chickadees

To be fair, the rain this morning didn't help but my Chickadees are looking rough. I submit the following as evidence:

Can somebody say helmet head??




I can't explain this. I'm not even sure I want to.....

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Hubby's Photo



Yes, I've brainwashed my husband. Not only does he identify birds, he now photographs them. Welcome to my bird world honey! (And nice shot of the red-bellied!)