Photos of our backyard birds taken during May
(birds that aren't posted elsewhere):
First of all, my favorite bird pic this month is this gorgeous Northern Cardinal male...
There are tons of Mourning Doves in our backyard. They visit throughout the daylight hours, often as couples. I sometimes feel sorry for the females because the males constantly chase them down and pounce on them. It certainly doesn't appear to be a courtship behavior although it may be. I haven't really researched enough about the behavior of these birds. I love to hear their soft gentle calls during the day.
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| Sweet Mourning Dove couple |
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| Female Northern Cardinal |
The bluebird parents have been doing a little bit of house cleaning lately. Maybe they're preparing for their next family :)
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| Male Eastern Bluebird |
I was excited to see several Tufted Titmouse fledglings at the feeders. There's probably 5 or 6 of these babies. It's so much fun to watch them developing their flying skills. They meander around the feeders while trying to decide how and where to land. They often land in some precarious positions on the pole or hangers. I love their bushy little eyebrows and tiny tufts on top of their heads. They're so stinking cute!
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I've seen several Carolina Chickadee fledglings but haven't had the opportunity to photograph them yet. There are babies everywhere right now!
