Downy Visitor
The sudden visit of a Downy Woodpecker in my backyard was a great surprise for me, this was the second time, since 2012. Never the less it was a happy moment for me.
This bird is a rather small woodpecker with a hairy or downy breast and under parts, checkers boar like black and white wings, a red crown on head.
It’s a shy bird, not gregarious and very independent.
He stayed for a few minutes perched on a branch and the moved to the high tree area.
I have some pictures of this bird on today’s gallery. Enjoy!
Text and Photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Dashing Jewel
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is one of my favorite birds that I definitely enjoy seeing in my backyard.
These dominate birds are beautiful in shape as well as in color. Very skilled flyers that can maneuver in such a way no other bird species can, such as hovering and flying in reverse.
Being so small they are easy to miss when surrounded by vegetation.
They are not afraid of bigger birds I’ve noticed, however, I saw a one fly away from a large wasp that was attracted by the nectar aroma.
The Ruby- throated are very playful with their mates.
I know that hummingbirds are not seen in many Countries… Well, you miss an incredible little bird!
But I have pictures for you, so don’t feel bad.
Text and Photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Poems and Pix
I Love my Pets
Every morning when I go out to refill the feeders
I can’t help to think that I have taken the responsibility
to see for those birds as if they were my pets
Whether is raining, windy, snowing, sleeting, I think of them
and worry if I’m being late to fill their feeders
When I have to go on vacation or away in business
I leave a person in charge to do care for them the same.
They have become a very important part in my life,
as much as my home pets that I love so much
The difference is that all birds are considered my pets
while my cats are loved individually.
When I look at them eating their seeds so eagerly and
excited, pleases me to know that I helped them
procure a meal that will nourish and keep the survival
rate up, not having to starve for lack of habitats where to
find their meals.
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Poem and Photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Savannah Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
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“A good chuckle is healthy, it helps you break the monotony of a serious life.” ~ H.J. Ruiz
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