My babies have hatched! I'm not ashamed to say that I almost had tears of joy in my eyes as I saw these little heads popping out the house. 
Here's a closer peek - isn't his face sweet?
And here's mama (or papa) coming to feed them. Nature is miraculous.
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I have two new friends! Would you like to meet them?
First is Mrs. Tree Swallow who is a welcome occupany in one of our bird houses. She's definitely the most calmest nesting bird I've ever witnessed. 
2nd friend is the yellow warbler. First time I've seen one! Hopefully not the last.
So, have you made any new bird friends this summer?
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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.
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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.....
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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!)
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The Loons are my favorite bird. Many of you know this (and suffer through this, ha!) Last year our lake had a nest failure and I was devastated. I had to satisfy myself with monitoring the Loons on a neighboring lake. Well it looks like I have a pair of Loons attempting to nest on our lake again....
(This is a photo from a few years back, I love to look at it and dream.)
By the way, as I was watching these Loons and watched them go ashore for a brief moment. It occured to me they only go ashore for two things....to nest and to....well you know......
... and yes, I know I'm terrible!!!
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Okay, if you don't want to see a hawk on deer carcass, then please look away from my page ASAP! If you don't mind, then look below to see my beautiful hawk. I'm just not sure what kind it is - a Broad-Winged? A little help from my birdy peanut gallery would be nice! :-)
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