Mid May 2018

We saw our first Oriole and put the Oriole and Hummingbird feeders out. They were in significant use by the end of the day. I have been busy taking pictures of them as they visit. Somehow I took four hundred and thirty-three pictures. I thought I would take a moment to share them with you. The Baltimore Orioles, Orchard Orioles, Catbirds, Grosbeaks and Humming Birds have all arrived.

Orchard Oriole Males

Baltimore Oriole Males

Sharing

The orioles will share with other species but fight if there are two or more of the same species. I guess their hormones are going crazy.

Female Orioles

Young Oriole (we think)

Catbird

Female Grosbeak (don’t have a male picture yet)

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

We also had the usual cast of characters around.

Bluejay

Mockingbird

Goldfinches

Female Cardinal

Male Cardinals

Bluebird

Cooper Hawk

Eagles

Ground Hogs

Deer

So it would seem that Spring has finally arrived in NewMahket. There is a lot more of nuttin happening around here now that Spring has arrived. We have seen the fox with two more squirrels, so that means she has caught six that we have observed. As a result or squirrel problems are being somewhat reduced.

Just wanted to share a few pictures. All for now.

Mark and Wink