Haven't Seen this Handsome Redhead for Quite a While

It was June of 2009 when I last saw a Red Headed Woodpecker. 

It was early this morning that I first saw him enjoying the sunshine.

The sun reflecting on the window made it difficult to get a sharp picture.

But then he flew in closer

to see what was for breakfast.

From the crumbs on his face,

I guess it met with his approval.

He was quite handsome...and bigger than I remembered.

Then was time to take off,

but I did see him back at lunch time.

Pretty, Pretty, Pretty

That is what his bird call sounds like...

And He Certainly Is!

 

Wishing You a Blessed Easter

"Let Heaven and Nature Sing"

Sights and Sounds of Spring in Northeastern Indiana.

Making their first appearance Yesterday....

......and Today!

And, of courses, we can't forget this guy!
Oh, what trouble will he get into this year?

Wishing You All a Blessed and Beautiful Day.

While Visiting in St. Louis.....

We have been in St. Louis off and on this winter to help our daughter's family.  Yesterday while I was outside with my granddaughter there were a couple of birds in the yard--one which I see often at home, but another that I had never seen before.

The Robins have been here since early January. 

 Maybe they winter here--I don't know.

This Robin did not seem to mind that I was standing practically in its face.
  I couldn't help but notice its beautiful eyes.

Finally it kind of stared at me as if to say,

"That's enough with the pictures!"

 

Now for the new one for me--

A Northern Mockingbird.

At least that is what I think it is.

(My bird books are at home.)

 

This bird didn't seem to mind me getting up close either.

Maybe "city" birds don't mind the noise and people

as much as the birds in the "country."

Such pretty eyes and perky tail!