What a thrill!

[colonelbuckrobely]

I took the pups for a ride and walk this morning in a secluded area loaded with Jack Pines, Norway Pines (our state tree), quaking aspen, and birch. We stirred up a bald eagle. I know that is an every day occurrence here but it is still a thrill. Seeing that white head and tail gives me goose bumps. You will notice that mndapa1 uses the bald eagle as part of his sig photo. Great choice, indeed.

By the way the genus and species for quaking aspen is Populus tremuloides and they do tremble in the breeze. The sound is almost like hearing a light rain.

My suggestion for the weekend is to enjoy nature to its fullest. There is so much to see no matter where you live. Just take time to do some observation. It's good for what is ailing you.

[mndapa1]

I have little bright blue birds in my feeders lately...what are they?

[colonelbuckrobely]

Indigo buntings.

[valvalentino]

Be watching for the Scarlet Tanagers now. They are very shy but they have returned. They are so brilliant scarlet that it nearly blinds you. This is such a great time of the year.

[knollwood]

I agree. Today I have enjoyed watching the humingbirds, and some kind of small woodpeckers. I also saw a male and female cardinal this week.

[hasset]

I love watching birds. My husband got me a bird book about sparrows. I never had known how many varieties there are. In the winter time, I had a big bird feeder in front of my living room window and it was made so the wind would not blow away the food. The only opening was facing the window. It took a while before the birds found the food but when they did, that feeder was really hopping. We saw so many different kinds of sparrows. Now I love sparrows and always take a look when one comes along.