H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 597 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Remember These Guys?

Time flies when a person is busy and has a life occupied with all kinds of activities or things to do. It came to my mind when I saw the group of European Starlings which looked far too familiar in their moves and the manner of acting round the feeders. Of course! These guys are the same group that used to hang out when they were fledglings! They have grown into their normal plumage and are ready for he world but love to be in a group. I just suppose they might be family related too!

I wonder if they will return next year when they come back from their migration…I wouldn’t mind! After all they are my birds, born and raise in my backyard, aren’t they?

I’m happy that all of them look healthy and strong. They are indeed full of energy and ready to represent their generation and contribute to the continuation of their main collective.

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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!