My Robin Friend

A Robin Redbreast in a cage
Puts all Heaven in a Rage.
~William Blake, Auguries of Innocence

Whining Baby Grackle

Feed Me!!

This baby Robin was relentless! He chased his mom all over the yard begging to be fed.





She complied but told him he needs to grow up and get his own food!

The Early Bird...

The early bird.....




...gets the worm! It's true!

Welcome to the Loons' Nest

I think I told you I named my log cabin the Loons' Nest, right? Some of you already know I'm loony for those loons so did you doubt I would name my cabin anything different?! This past weekend was too cold to go kayaking so I had to settle for hearing them in the distance. There's always next weekend.....sigh.....
But let me share my weekend with you....

Here's my Loons' Nest sign. I had to have my hubby take photos of me in front of it cuz they are going to feature it in Log Home Living Magazine. I tried to make Greg get in the photo - but no luck!



Look inside this tulip....do you see what I see....?




Some of you noted how weak the Robin's nest looked last time I posted it. Well I'm glad to report that mama Robin tightened up the place and it's looking much better!




Here's my chickadee mooning me! By the way the funniest thing happened. My husband and I were standing on the deck talking, and this little chickadee landed on the log post within inches of me and was making a chortling sound and tilting his head at me. It was like he was speaking to me and was very happy. I said hello back and then after a few minutes he went to the feeder. My husband and I now count this as one of my best birding moments ever. Gosh I love these little guys!

Meet my new neighbor

Sure, she's not a Loon or Wood Duck or a Chickadee, but I will still take her as a neighbor!

Hurry up Mr. Robin

Had to laugh yesterday as all these birds were congregated around the birdbath waiting for this Robin to finish up. Geez, can't a Robin have any privacy?!

Juvenile Robin on the loose

I thought this juvenile Robin was absolutely beautiful! He had a sibling that kept managing to stay out of my photos - but I'm glad he had company.

Dirty Birds

I think my birds are looking a little "rough" lately.

Case# 1 - doesn't this chickadee looked like someone "mussed" him up?





















Case #2 - My dirty Robin diving headfirst into the birdbath. At least he's cleaning himself off.

Drying off

"I'm just trying to dry off after my bird bath, do you mind?"

Robin basking in the sunlight

Enjoying a Sunny Day

This is my birdbath!

Time for a little bath!


This is great!

What are you doing here Mr. Mourning Dove? This is my bath.

I'm a little upset and going to turn my back on you Mr. Mourning Dove.

He's a little sensitive but now I have the birdbath all to myself!

My Robin is looking for a mate

This handsome Robin was singing in the same tree for close to an hour today. He was the only one in the cabin vicinity up north. I think he was trying to attract a mate??