More Birds!

Female bluebird.

Birds!

Spring is here. And so are the birds. My mockingbirds are in full dance display these days. Hopping from one bush to another flashing their wings and tails in their territorial dance claim. I've attempted to get pictures of them doing this dance, but they know I'm watching and do it far enough away from the house that my camera zoom just can't keep up. But I have gotten a couple of shots close by, and some lovely shots of my returning to nest bluebirds. If you were around last year, you'll remember these bluebirds had two nests, one in the spring and one in the summer so it will be exciting to see how they fare this year!

Pair of mockingbirds in the front yard.

Little tail dance.

Shy female bluebird.

First Animal of 2012

Carolina Wren (credit Birdtiques.com)

I started a new tradition last year of looking out for the first animal I see of the new year and reflecting on what that could mean for the upcoming year.

Last year, it was a lizard. Meaning: Intuition, heightened sensitivity, future dreaming, detachment. Face your fears.

This year it was a Carolina Wren. Some believe the wren is a symbol of home and family. I think it's important to note that with wrens, the male does most of the nest building and builds several dummy nests to entice a female wren.

Others like to point out how bold and resourceful the wren is, not being shy to confront any bird or animal that it deems threatening and being very creative when it comes to nest building materials and placement. The wren can make a home anywhere.

Bird of the sea

An oldie (as in taken YEARS ago) but a goodie. ;)

Blue bath

Normally I slightly edit pictures before I post them - these I did not. For one, I took these through a glass door so the quality is poor (and therefore editing them would just worsen their appearance) and second, I think the cuteness factor out rules the slight blurriness of the pictures. :D But be sure to click on the pictures to enlarge them, then you'll really see what I'm talking about.

Birds delight, day and night

Robin.

 

Goldfinch in shadow.

 Grackle.