Our Birds

I think this pair of cardinals might have a nest in that brush pile.  Did you know they mate for life?  They sing and trill  constantly, and are so busy.  I love having them around our place.  I didn't see very many in suburbia, and I'm enjoying their company.

We have two resident Woodpeckers which I think are a mated pair. Please let me know if you can identify the type.  I love birds, but I suck at identification. Still learning! It's a hobby I intend to work on.  We got a book and binoculars just for that.  Here's a pic my hubby took .  They just love our pecan trees!

I can't wait for the arrival of our hummingbirds.  They are ruby-throated hummers, and I was absolutely thrilled with watching them last season.  It was the first time I have ever had the joy of their visits.  There is nothing better than sitting on the porch with a glass of tea being entertained with the antics of hummingbirds.  I even had a few just hover right in front of my face.  Soon as I can I'll try to get a decent picture of one to post.

Damon caught this shot of the heron that hangs out on our place.  I think he's trying to "one up" me in the photography area.  All I  know is it's a good one and it goes on the site.  Ha ha!  Loves ya, honey! I think it's a Great Blue Heron.  What do ya'll think? 

Tia is on a mission.  We have a few roadrunners around here, and I have got to capture a photograph.  It's not going to be easy.  I never see them sitting still.  They're almost always crossing the road heading into the brush.  Wish me luck!  (So far...I haven't had any luck.)

Mrs. Killdeer

She's griping at me for getting too close to her nest.  I don't blame her.  Just look at what she's protecting...

They blend right in with the rocks on our driveway.  I'm just glad she laid them on the side and not in the middle.

I can't wait to see her babies.  We may end up with little Killdeers all over our place.

Baby Killdeer

Hatched April 2008

I wasn't home when the eggs finally hatched, but my daughter was. She called me all excited. "Mom, we've got baby birdies!!! You know the little bird by the driveway that we've been watching?? Her eggs hatched! One of them is all ready walking around, and another one is coming out of its egg!" I told her to go grab the camera and take some pictures for me. I think she did a great job, and what a wonderful thing for her to experience.  One of the four eggs didn't hatch, because it had a crack.  Sad, but things like that happen.