While there may be no frogs in my yard (though as many of you guessed… we’ve got plans…), we’ve still got plenty of birds.

The brown-headed cowbirds are showing up in force this year. They may not be the showiest bird, but the have a very pretty call.

We’ve got the blue jays whenever the peanut ring is full of course, but this Red Bellied Woodpecker is a fairly regular visitor.
Another regular visitor this year is the Red-Winged Blackbird, I hear them frequently, but normally, I don’t really see them.

This one, however has been visiting quite often. Many people say robins are the harbinger of spring, but for me, it’s always these guys. As soon as I hear them, I know spring is around the corner. However, he was not keen on the idea of getting picture taken, and as soon as he caught sight of me he’d take off.

These were the best I could get.
The same can’t be said for the Blue Jays. They are pretty used to me now, and as long as I’m not moving around too much, they don’t worry about my presence. That allows me to get shots like this!

Definitely my best so far!
Your place is a paradise for birds! Great shots.
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Great photos! We’ve got lots of those red winged blackbirds down in the wetlands and I’ve been trying for weeks to get a photo of one. They are very camera shy. Every time I zoom in, they fly away. It’s become a joke between me and The Mister.
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Great photos–the first thing I thought of for the fighting jays was a quote from Nemo when the gulls fight for everything, “Mine, Mine!” lol
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Fantastic photos! I love them all, but the one of the blue jays is stunning. Have you ever submitted your photos to a nature magazine?
Blessings,
Betsy
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Blue Jays having a bit of a tiff!
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I agree that the red wing blackbirds usher in spring! I used to see them a lot before I moved to a higher altitude.
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Great photos! What wonderful entertainment for the cats.
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Looks like “someone” does NOT want to share the peanut ring.
I saw brown-headed cowbirds in my yard for the first time this year.
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