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Great birding weekend

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We had a great weekend taking pictures of birds:
D81_0959_150606_126This bluejay appeared at the upper bog just after I caught a robin and a cardinal (see below).
While crossing the bog on the trail, I spotted the robin perched atop a tall narrow dead tree trunk about a hundred yards away. I took his picture with a prayer and as steady as I could hold the camera. As you can see, it came out acceptable. As the robin departed, a cardinal stopped in trees just to the right of the robin.

Hoping this was a sign that other birds would show up, we then proceeded to go over to the spot where the robin was (of course, he was long gone). The plan was to wait thirty minutes to see if anyone else showed up.
D81_0948_150606_123About twenty-five minutes later, the cardinal re-appeared. Because we positioned ourselves closer, he was only thirty yards away. Then, the bluejay surprised us but got himself pictured anyway. Patience, preparation, and luck works again …
D81_0934_150606_122On Sunday, we caught some more noticeable birds when we visited the local conservation land bog. We will post those tomorrow.

Into June

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D81_0753_150517_119The beginning of June started with rain and cold weather. While the rain was actually needed, the 40F – 50F temperature range was unwelcome.

Getting the garden and landscaping up to snuff has been difficult.

At right is a common visitor in our yard. It does spend time upside down as a SOP. I will attempt an identification later.

While on the front steps one evening, I spotted a humming bird hovering by the purple flowers (see below), I got my camera ready at the same time the next evening and no one showed up. Once the other plants in the front start blooming later in the season, I will be able to get some pictures of humming birds.
 
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