For two weeks in the morning hours, I would hear a persistent tap-tap-tap. I knew exactly what it was but wondered which kind of woodpecker, possibly sapsucker, was setting up house in the front yard maple tree. One morning I spotted the cutie. Turns out it is a Downy--not the larger Hairy--Woodpecker.
Also, for the second time around, we have some robins nesting in the Aspen outside our living room window. I feel for the female when it rains, but she seems to be doing well.
I'm really enjoying these birds and learning from them (mostly perseverence and loyalty). I've also enjoyed the other visitors I've noticed since living here. (May 4th made it one year since we have moved!) The other visitors include: California Quail, Mourning Dove, European Starling, American Crow, House Sparrow, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Yellow Warbler (life bird), Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Scrub Jay, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet.
Who will be visiting your front or back yard this year?
