Look Outside my Window!

Welcome! Look up to the branches about the middle of the deck, can you see that handsome Gray Catbird? That’s a delightful sight, this visitor rarely shows up and usually stay for only a few minutes. This bird loves to just peek around and see what’s going on at the feeders. This one in particular has a gorgeous plumage that I assume he must have just renewed after the molting. Looks strong and healthy!

My friend the Northern Mockingbird is back, after some days being absent, He looks to be in great shape too! He was eating some peanuts right before you came and now he’s drinking some much needed water. This fellow is my security deputy that keeps the backyard safe from aggressive intruders. I know that he was out for a few days tending his nest where he has new hatchlings. Across the road in my neighbor’s tree. Congratulations!

Look to your right! That European Starling is part of a group which we hatched in my backyard, they are still hanging out and haven’t left. I guess that they love it here because it’s their place where they grew up! I don’t care if they stay! They are the first generation Starlings from local nests!

Note: Please look to the far right! See those Mourning Doves? They also are local birds that love to hang out in this corner, they are very close tied group. This picture will have them together for posterity. I know, they eat too much but what the heck!…I love ‘em all!

16 thoughts on “Look Outside my Window!”

Elisabet Regina on October 13, 2015 at 8:00 am said:

How wonderful.

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- avian101 on October 13, 2015 at 9:02 am said:
  
  Thank you Elisabet! 🙂
  
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Jet Eliot on October 13, 2015 at 10:14 am said:

Such a lively and close-knit group you all are — I really liked getting a glimpse, HJ, and your photos are spectacular. Love the dove photo.

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- avian101 on October 13, 2015 at 10:29 am said:
  
  Thank you so much my dear friend, I’m glad you like it! 🙂
  
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susanpoozan on October 13, 2015 at 2:22 pm said:

What a wonderful variety of birds use your feeders, it must be a delight to look out of the window. I wish I lived there too.

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- avian101 on October 13, 2015 at 5:02 pm said:
  
  Thank you Susan! You’re welcome! 🙂
  
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Tiny on October 13, 2015 at 3:33 pm said:

They are all worth loving 🙂

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- avian101 on October 13, 2015 at 5:04 pm said:
  
  Yes, you understand that better than anyone Tiny. Thank you! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on October 13, 2015 at 6:40 pm said:

Good friends to have.

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- avian101 on October 13, 2015 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  Indeed my friend, thanks! 🙂
  
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ChristineR on October 13, 2015 at 7:52 pm said:

Wonderful array of visitors, HJ, as usual. It’s terrific when you get your ‘own’ birds breeding in your backyard. Thanks for leaving your little blue bird so often on my posts. Much appreciated.

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- avian101 on October 13, 2015 at 11:09 pm said:
  
  Thank you Christine! Don’t worry about the little blue birds I leave on your post, they’re potty trained! 🙂
  
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  - ChristineR on October 16, 2015 at 5:51 pm said:
    
    LOL.
clarepooley33 on October 14, 2015 at 6:42 pm said:

The Gray Catbird is indeed lovely. The plumage looks almost violet in colour.

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- avian101 on October 14, 2015 at 11:07 pm said:
  
  It’s a good looking bird. Thank you Clare! 🙂
  
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  - clarepooley33 on October 15, 2015 at 2:11 pm said:
    
    🙂