Went for a walk yesterday to try out a new camera I rented, and came home with a few images—and one tick. Red-winged Blackbirds are very territorial. This fellow buzzed me as I walked by, and so it was pretty easy to then look about and find his nest with his lady sitting on it. I walked away a bit, but he still flew about and had a lot to say to me.
Red-winged Blackbird
Another familiar fellow posed nearby.
Northern Cardinal
As I distanced myself from the Blackbird nest, I heard some rustling on the ground. This little fellow was busy getting insects in the dirt, but he was also very cooperative in posing for some pictures on a branch.
Song Sparrow
I needed to search for this one’s identification when I got home. I think I’ve got it right, but if anyone suspects something else, I’ve got an image of its back I can share as well.
Bell’s Vireo
I walked over to a landscaped park where there were quite a few bumble bees flying among the flowers. While I got some with the bee by the bleeding hearts, I liked this one without the pollinator better.
Bleeding hearts
I managed to get a bee by a Purple Allium.
Purple Allium and bumblebee
As I write this, I’m watching a pair of Robins on a nest they built outside our front door. One of the eggs hatched yesterday, and worms are being delivered. Waiting to see if more little heads will be popping up soon.
American Robin