Purple Finch

Over the past 10 days I have been seeing Purple Finches in my backyard.

photo © Jane Binns

VISITOR

I am not the only one watching the birds at my feeders! Today, this Coopers Hawk was not only watching the birds at the feeders but was also closely watching me!

photo © Jane Binns

BACKYARD BIRDS

ALL HELP APPRECIATED WITH ID!

I think that this is a Yellow-rumped Warbler. At least, that is my best educated guess!!

I also saw this in my garden this afternoon .At first I thought it was some kind of Grosbeak?, maybe a Towhee? but the closest I can find color wise is a Dark-eyed Junco but the bill is the wrong color and the size of the bird does not fit.

What do you think?Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!!

all photos © Jane Binns

BIRTHDAY GIFT

My birthday gifts today were the beauty of nature. It was fabulous to see my first Red-breasted Nuthatch of the year at my feeders.






all photos © Jane Binns