It was pretty quiet but as I explored the lower gardens, I gradually heard from many of our regulars. Saw a gray catbird with a bright red raspberry in his beak, goldfinches, song sparrows, mockingbirds and blue jays.I saw what I thought was a female yellowthroat, but then I heard it trying to sing. The song wasn't quite right and now I think it must have been a very young male practicing his song. I also saw a flicker and a red-bellied woodpecker.
Wonder if this goldfinch (left) knows how handsome he looks on the yellow sundrops?
I went down to the soccer field to find the same situation that Haynes reported on yesterday - lotsa robins!!!!!!
The upper gardens were extremely quiet. No sign of the bluebirds but a lovely, spicy scent was in the air up there. Quite heavenly, like this morning glory (pictured above).
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ReplyDeleteThe spicy scent I smelled at the back of the upper garden was from the grape vines. Some fully ripe grapes in looking very juicy!
ReplyDeleteMale Common Yellowthroats are pretty dull - not much different from the female....
Haynes,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your feedback. This blog is getting much more fun with a little back and forth!!!!