These are a few of the birds I have seen in my yard as winter has transitioned into spring. Species names and dates they were seen are noted below each photograph.
On this date this bird became a rare bird in my yard. However, I continued to see redpolls until April 12!
On March 31 as I came home from counting birds at the boat launch I saw something in my back yard tree where some of my bird feeders hang.
Cooper’s Hawks stalked my bird feeders all winter. I saw both juveniles and adults. One even ate my only Hermit Thrush that was hanging around my yard for a little over two weeks in January and early February. I paused in my steps but this bird was so focused on finding food it didn’t even notice me, or care if it did see me. It jumped down onto the ground and started walking around in search of prey.
I’m afraid this bird went hungry this time!
Links:
- Common Redpolls
Hello Kathie, wonderful variety of yard birds. I hope for your song birds sake, the hawk is gone now. Happy birding!
ReplyDeleteEileen, no. Not gone. And more have moved in. Red-shouldered and Broad-winged hawks are both back.
DeleteGreat selection of birds Kathie. Wonderful pictures of the hawk but I agree with Eileen in hoping your songbirds are safe. Happy birding.
ReplyDeleteGillian, thank you.
DeleteWhat is that with red and white stripes in pic above the Cooper Hawk?
ReplyDeleteRita, that is a flag in the yard of the house below mine down the hill towards the bay.
DeleteMarvelous photos Kathie, though I do love the chickadee with its wing outspread and the yellow feeder. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteWhoa!!!! You've posted a new piece!!! I know I know....you've been busy:) I love the Coops walking around on the ground like it's no big thing:) I wish I could come and visit again. As I've suspected, the birds will dictate my life from here on in. However, there still is a Razorbill, Wood Thrush, etc that need to be found:) Glad you're almost healed up. Love me!
ReplyDeleteThats quite a collection of species Kathie.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of yard birds! Songbirds are lovely, but the hawk is also awesome and I like it too!
ReplyDeleteAnu
Ooh redpolls in the yard! I only got to see them 1 year in Connecticut so far.Like the hawk photos too!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty visitors in your back yard, Kathie! I love the first photograph of the Hairy Woodpecker. Oh, and how great to see a Common Redpoll. All the birds are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWonderful variety of birdsin your garden but I hope the Hawk keeps its distance!
ReplyDeleteThose are some pretty nice photos of some cool birds Ms. Kathy! The Cooper's is always a nice bird to have in the yard.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathie
ReplyDeleteAn interesting selection of yard birds and the photos of the hawk are great.
All the best
GUY