As always, my feeders are a busy place. Here are some of my favourite pictures from spring so far…

The Rose-Breasted Grosbeak is fairly regular visitor this time of year, but we don’t see them later in the year. I wonder if they are just passing through.

This White-Crowned Sparrow is a new arrival though. It will be interesting to see if he sticks around.

The Goldfinches have obtained their bright summer colours.
I know some people consider Grackles to be pests….

But I adore them. I love their shiny blue/green feathers.

And I love how they always look like they are there to cause a little mayhem.

The Brown-Headed Cowbirds are back too
And of course, the squirrels are busy raiding the feeders to feed their growing families.


But I think this is my favourite shot of all…

I finally got that perfect Blue Jay action shot.
Great pictures!! I really like Grackles too – I find them to be beautiful and fun to watch.
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Your pictures are awesome!! I agree… that last one is is EXTRA awesome!
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I’ve only seen the rose breasted grosbeak a few times but they are stunning! I’ve just hung my ‘peanut ring’ hoping to keep the crows and blue jays coming!
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You have lots of visitors to your yard this spring and that last shot! WOW! That is stunning. I’m guessing a nature magazine would love that photo.
Blessings,
Betsy
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Your action shot is just awesome! My cats really enjoy the bird activity outside the windows.
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Looks like a traffic jam getting to those feeders!
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That IS a great blue jay shot! Well done you!
Merlin told me that I had a rose-breasted grosbeak in my yard early, EARLY in the spring. Since they are pretty rare here I wasn’t sure, but the sound it made and the sound on the internet were the same, I guess it WAS there. I couldn’t see it though.
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Yes a perfect Blue Jay photo!
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