Bird Watching Club

Spotted some creature!

I like the orange bill and black head feathers.

I am sitting here watching for birds. Just saw a beautiful male hooded oriole. Too fast for a picture

I was just out on our patio...the day was hot today, but it generally cools off at night. it was just perfect out there..

I was thinking the exact same thing..but I will wait until tomorrow..

Nancy, Have a happy birthday! It sounds like it's off to a good start.

Thank you Lisa for the pretty birthday wish. Thanks Tekka and Wren and MJS. Happy Birthday to you too MJS. Hope it was a good one! My sister who lives in the same town as my mom saw this white headed cardinal in her backyard too so hopefully I can get  picture of it. I am downstate now helping my mom for a couple of weeks. Have a great week everyone.

Nancy BW

DH found another robin nest in our quince tree. No idea if it's the same female or when she began sitting. This is starting to be fun. He said he was looking for a hummingbird nest since we're pretty sure we have at least one pair in the yard. I think their nest would be back in the impenetrable bushes. Plus they're so tiny they're hard to see.

Wren, sounds like more fun with baby robins! I can't imagine seeing a hummer's nest. I am thrilled when I even see an adult which isn't very often.

I just love the camera

One of our shelter volunteers had a hummingbird nest in her tree last year. Her DH mounted a camera with a telephoto lens on the deck and took daily photos of the family. Fascinating.

I don't know if this is true or not, but the people at the National wildlife refuge here told.me that San Diego County has more bird varieties than any other in the US. I think it is probably because we're on a flyway. A lot pass through. 

I only saw this little blue heron once...guess he flew on his way somewhere