Welcome Back

All Spring I have been so disappointed because I have not seen some of the migrating birds that I saw in recent years. 
Sunday afternoon I just happened to look out,
and there was a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak.
She seemed to be enjoying the food
and not disturbed by the other birds flying in and out.      
She even sat still long enough for me to get my camera.

"I am sort of pretty, don't you think?

Monday morning I happened to see

something red and black and white

flying through some branches.

On closer look, it was a male.

However, he did not stick around to eat.

Maybe he will be back....I hope!

Pilated Woodpecker

I frequently hear the Pilated Woodpecker hammering away.

Because of the leaf cover, it is often hard to see them,

let alone to have enough light to photograph them.

Last night I heard one in their favorite tree.

As I was trying to get a picture,

I saw some other movement.

Sure enough, there was a friend.

She finally worked her way higher up into the sunlight.

The surprise came, when she took off.

Three large Pilateds flew off for another tree!

The family has grown since last year.