Saturday, May 20, 2017

Spring In My Yard

I always look forward to seeing the return of two very special birds that visit my feeders in the spring.
 
They don't stay long, just grabbing a nibble on the way to their summer homes. 
 
 
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (male)


 
Baltimore Orioles


Juvenile
 

Male


And, I always enjoy the flowering of my Aquilegia Canadensis.
(Canadian Columbine)
 

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24 comments:

  1. LeaMay 20, 2017 at 1:20 AM

    We get to see the Grosbeaks for a little while as they migrate, too Love the Columbine!
    Have a great week-end!

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  2. Elephant's ChildMay 20, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    Feathered enchantment that I will never see for myself. Thank you.
    And yes, I do love columbines. In all their incarnations.

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 20, 2017 at 3:42 AM

    Two gorgeous looking birds o have around your garden adn feeders. Have a happy weekend.

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  4. AndyMay 20, 2017 at 5:01 AM

    I like the very colourful birds that are attracted to the feeders.

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  5. eileeninmdMay 20, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    Hello, the Grosbeak and the Oriole are both beautiful birds . I did get to see one Grosbeak last week for a short time! Great yard visitors and photos! Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post! Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,May 20, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    Pretty welcome visitors, huh?

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  7. Coloring Outside the LinesMay 20, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    Great shots! What kind of feeder is that in the second shot?

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  8. BreathtakingMay 20, 2017 at 11:05 AM

    Hello Karen!:) Oh my! What spectacular colours these birds have, and you took great captures of them. Lucky you to see them in your garden!

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  9. UnknownMay 20, 2017 at 5:15 PM

    Your feathered friends are just adorable, Karen!
    It looks like you are having a wonderful spring.
    Have a great weekend!

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  10. The Furry GnomeMay 20, 2017 at 9:47 PM

    Amazing pictures!

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  11. JimMay 22, 2017 at 8:32 PM

    It's great when spring has sprung.
    Sydney – City and Suburbs

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  12. KlaraMay 23, 2017 at 2:24 AM

    gorgeous birds.

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  13. Lady FiMay 23, 2017 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful bird shots.

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  14. Phil SladeMay 23, 2017 at 3:20 AM

    Two wonderful birds to have in your garden Karen.

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  15. AndreaMay 23, 2017 at 4:57 AM

    Your birds are so colorful. We have orioles too, but it is bigger and almost fully yellow-bodied. They have wonderful shouts.

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  16. NatureFootstepMay 23, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    love your garden guests :) And Columbine is a favorite flower :)

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  17. carol l mckennaMay 23, 2017 at 12:26 PM

    Gorgeous birds at your feeder and lovely photography ~ thanks,

    Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 23, 2017 at 12:59 PM

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful Spring visitors. I have never seen a rose-breasted Grosbeak in real life -- maybe someday I will be lucky! Beautiful Columbine.... I am more used to the blue ones (they are Colorado's State flower and we usually see them when we visit our family there)... but I love the Canadian one ... even more colorful.

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  19. FABMay 23, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    Lovely visitors.

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 23, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    Such beautiful birds at your feeder this month, Karen! I enjoyed seeing the Canadian Columbine since we see Colorado style Columbine here.

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  21. DebbieMay 23, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    Two gorgeous looking birds, I don't see them at my feeders. I had an oriole one winter, but that one was the only one I have ever hosted. Beautiful columbine!!

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  22. RohrerbotMay 24, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    I love migration!!!! You lucky birder!

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  23. Rambling WoodsMay 25, 2017 at 5:31 PM

    Yes, I too love these birds and these are great photos Karen...Michelle

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  24. Lowcarb team memberMay 26, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    Such beautiful photographs ...

    All the best Jan

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