Look Outside my Window!

One of the VIP visitors I get in my backyard is of course the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, like this male (See photo) He was getting breakfast of nectar juice and was happy to recharge his energy. This bird’s weight is about the weight of 2 penny coins put together (5 grams). They are amazing flyers, they can hover and also fly backwards. There’s not way not like them being such amazing birds!

Mourning Doves are a fixture in my backyard, they can be seen all year round and I ‘m sure that they are the consumers of about 50% of the seeds that I provide for birds throughout the year! They can really eat! I’m sure that you know that already if you have some of them at your feeders, if they are in a larger group they know how to get rowdy and aggressive too.

My dear Blue Jays are more content and less afraid safety wise in the deck area where all birds love to hang out. I see them more often and spending a few minutes longer with other birds around them. Over all they are strong birds but shy. They have a terrific plumage no doubt!

Note: Today I provide a little bit of bird humor:

“Casanova sweet talk, not always works”

Tags: birds, Blue Jay, Look Outside my Window!, Mourning Dove, nature, photography, photos of birds, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

18 thoughts on “Look Outside my Window!”

susanpoozan on August 18, 2015 at 7:32 am said:

I love the blue jay and liked your bird humour.

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- avian101 on August 18, 2015 at 9:14 am said:
  
  Thanks Susan! I’m glad that you liked it. 🙂
  
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domingosaurus on August 18, 2015 at 8:38 am said:

Thanks for sharing the view through your window! Always nice to see what other people see! I don’t see too many birds outside my own window. Probably because my cats are always hanging out on the deck, like a couple of deadbeats. (sigh)

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- avian101 on August 18, 2015 at 9:08 am said:
  
  If I didn’t have bird feeders outside I wouldn’t have any birds outside, Thank you! 🙂
  
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elisa ruland on August 18, 2015 at 8:55 am said:

I enjoyed reading about your quirky bird neighborhood, they all do have their own little personalities. And yes, the doves will sit and eat until the food is gone…that is if the squirrels don’t get it to it first! Beautiful photographs.

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- avian101 on August 18, 2015 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Thanks Elisa! I appreciate your comment! 🙂
  
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Fashionable Librarian on August 18, 2015 at 10:38 am said:

Reblogged this on Concierge Librarian.

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Lisa Rest on August 18, 2015 at 4:36 pm said:

Lucky you with the Ruby-Throated Hummers! Great pictures, H.J.!

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- avian101 on August 18, 2015 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lisa! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on August 18, 2015 at 5:08 pm said:

I have really been enjoying these ‘Look Outside My Window’ posts HJ! The shots are superb and the anecdotes and information about your bird visitors are interesting and amusing too. I am so pleased your beautiful Blue Jays are feeling braver and happy to stay longer on your deck area.

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- avian101 on August 18, 2015 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Clare, I’m happy that you like my Tuesday’s posts. 🙂
  
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  - clarepooley33 on August 18, 2015 at 5:25 pm said:
    
    I certainly do HJ!
aussiebirder on August 18, 2015 at 6:54 pm said:

Love the way you captured the blue in the Blue Jay, Avian. It is iridescent beauty!

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- avian101 on August 18, 2015 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  Actually it’s not iridescent, it’s just a reflection of the morning light. Thank you! 🙂
  
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Tiny on August 18, 2015 at 10:59 pm said:

You have so much beauty right in your backyard, H.J.! I’m sure you are their VIP bird host 🙂

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- avian101 on August 19, 2015 at 10:05 am said:
  
  Thank you Tiny! 🙂
  
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Lori Fontanes on August 19, 2015 at 9:07 am said:

That hummer is adorable!

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- avian101 on August 19, 2015 at 10:05 am said:
  
  Thanks Lori! 🙂
  
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