always amazed at how 'lush' the place is as the water levels start to drop.
The log bay is still a 'bay'
There were a number of Canada Geese taking a rest there, obviously several families as there were varying ages of the youngsters.
I was concerned about the lack of activity around any of the martin boxes although a kayaking friend assures me they have been around. Perhaps it was the Bald Eagle eating something on top that had everybody hiding.
this male Black-headed Grosbeak was spotted in the blackberry bushes
there were a number of Red-wing Blackbirds, including his youngster.
But the biggest surprise was the number of....
Bullock's Oriole! They were everywhere and very vocal. Obviously a lot of young. Orioles don't mature for 2 years. The previous years kids help raise the current crop and that is exactly what is happening here as this is a one year old male. Also, unlike most birds, they don't all hatch at once so dad and older siblings feed the fledglings as they hatch while mom remains on the nest.
and speaking of fledglings....here is one of them
Where's food?
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