Stuck At Home Isn't So Bad!

It's been 3 weeks since the "stay at home" order was issued by the governor here in Oregon due to the coronavirus pandemic. Living in the country, I have some pretty great birding at my house. Here's only a few of the many birds that enjoy visiting me each day, as well as other beautiful sights I've enjoyed while being stuck at home.

Super Moon

Sky was starting to light up as I saw the Super Moon and Canada Geese together.

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Black Phoebe

Ring-necked Duck.  I counted 12 one day in the pond.

Fox Sparrow

House Sparrow

Rufous Hummingbird

Anna's Hummingbirds playing

Hutton's Vireo always hiding!

Lincoln Sparrow

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Black-capped Chickadee

Fungi

Pretty wild flower

Varied Thrush

Western Bluebird

A Pair of American Kestrels

Orange-crowned Warbler

Pretty Wild Iris

I think everyone's doing a little more cooking these days.
This is my homemade pizza I make every Thursday during the stay at home order.  Yummy!

My birding buddie, Wilson the Standard Poodle

Around My Yard: In April

As the saying goes, "April showers, bring May flowers", but not here in Oregon this year.  It's been a beautiful April, with just enough rain to keep everything green and pretty.  I love the assortment of flowers that have begun to blossom, the baby animals that are running around with their mommy's and daddy's, and the many variety of birds singing in the trees.  I'm thankful for God's gift of nature.

 

 This fawn is pure cuteness!

Mom

Eurasian Collared-Dove



Red-winged Blackbird



This Gray Squirrel doesn't seem to be bothered by me in the least!



Orange-crowned Warbler

I saw many Sparrows . . .

Gold Crowned Sparrow

House Sparrow

 

Song Sparrow

  

As well as many colorful Finches.

American Goldfinch

House Finch

This Western Fence Lizard enjoyed our warm sunny days.

Western Fence Lizard

Western Fence Lizard

Beautiful flowers are blooming.


Lilacs (Syringa) - So fragrant and pretty!



This adorable tiny Rufous Hummingbird couldn't stay away, and he brought several of his friends too.

Rufous Hummingbird

To learn more about this beautiful little bird, visit my blog post:

The Feisty and Colorful Rufous Hummingbird

More pure cuteness!

Pretty sunsets

 

Around My Yard: In March

It amazes me how each month brings something a little different.   With Spring finally here, we see the flowers starting to pop, new birds coming to the area, and I love being outside!

Male House Sparrow

Female House Sparrow

Jack taking a walk with me around the property on one of many beautiful evenings this month.

  

Honey Bee

White-crowned Sparrow

There are frogs everywhere on the property, but this guy was spotted at the wetlands nearby.

        I had to include the visit from this little cutie too.