Back again

Once again the backyard birds were shrieking.  We looked around and couldn't see anything, until a squirrel ran, chased by a silent owl.

Unfortunately the owl missed the squirrel.  He flew up into a tree, watching and waiting for his next meal.

 

Phoebe

A little phoebe on a long branch.

 

Spring green

A spring forest walk.  Green is so intense in the spring leaves.

 

Backyard visitor

 The cardinals were giving their high pitched warning call, the towhees were whooping.

And here's the reason.  This barred owl came to visit.

He flew up into a tree and looked around.  

A brave blue jay came up and tried to scare him away.

He took a short nap, not caring what the little birds were saying about him.

 

Dog day morning

It looked like a dog convention on the greenway.

 

Heron

The herons are still hanging out at their nests.

 

Show-offs

A two male flickers were putting on a show for a lady.

They spread their tail feathers and looked handsome.

One of them finally got her attention.