Swallows

Cliff Swallow

Barn Swallow


We took the boat out again to keep track of the swallows that live under the bridge that goes over the stream that feeds Lake Nelson. Both the barn swallows and the more rare cliff swallows appeared to be caring for fledglings. We could occasionally see a baby cliff swallow through the opening of the nest.

Red Bellied Woodpecker at the suet feeder

This juvenile Red Bellied Woodpecker is just turning red.

House Wren Feeding

The house wrens have been busy feeding their young. We still haven't been able to spot one, but we are happy to know they are being well cared for. Once, we saw both parents approach the nest. After one fed, the other transferred its insect to its mate so the mate could finish feeding.

Our cat is a little less happy. Although he's an indoor cat, we let him go out on the deck. One day, a wren was on the railing scolding him for being out.

Summer Wrens

When the wrens start catching insects and returning to the nest every minute or two, we can be sure there are baby birds inside. We'll be watching closely for little mouths to be at the bird house door soon.

Baldy, the juvenile red-bellied woodpecker

We've seen this juvenile red-bellied woodpecker a few time this past week. We nickname juveniles "baldy" because we think they are funny looking until the head gets some red color.

White Breasted Nuthatch