H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 719 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Special Treat

I’d love to keep all Monday’s post to be for my “Special Treat”, just to give you a few minutes of peace and enjoyment by showing a short animated film.
The film for today is first of a series of hilarious instances in the life of a Ladybug that will captivate you immediately. I ask you, please do not spoil the fun by searching for the series ahead of time. It’s more delightful to see the videos on a weekly basis. Thank you!
All rights are duly respected and credited at the start of every short film.

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Panoramic View of Birds

— Northern Cardinal – (M) — Click on image to see enlargement —

© HJ Ruiz – Avian101

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Nice Day!

Last Friday was a beautiful and bright day, I was outside in my backyard doing a few things and then in two occasions shot some pictures of birds. It feels so good to be embraced by the sun’s warmth. I heard the birds singing a bit happier (?) I know it’s just me, but it’s good to daydream sometimes.

I was doing some trimming of shrubs surrounding the deck and by being so close to the plants I went unnoticed by some birds and they just flew over my head and went for some seeds. Soon after they realized my presence, got surprised and took off rather quickly. I thought it was funny.

Yesterday I went to Home Depot and bought some working gloves and a new branch-trimmer saw. I’m starting to get all my tools ready for my first outside work. Most likely you’re doing something similar at this time.

Red-winged Blackbird (M)

Field Sparrow

Mourning Dove

Brown-headed Cowbird (M)

Chipping Sparrow

Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101

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Planning Ahead

Day by day I see the weather improvement and very soon Spring will manifest in full! I can’t way to see my plants and flowers showing their beautiful colors. Yet more excitement will be to see my backyard busy with birds coming and going. Those are moments that I enjoy very much. Soon I’ll be making plans to visit new locations where to find birds and places of interest to shoot some pictures.

Later during the Summer I’ll make plans for traveling, Florida, Alabama or both.