The weather wasn't too bad in the morning, and a lonesome male bluebird stopped by to check out the nesting box. I'd like to think he was scouting for a home for his mate and future family, but I won't be holding my breath on that score. However, as the day progressed, the weather worsened. …
Breakfast time at the Backyard Buffet
It was a dreary morning, but the Baltimore oriole appears unfazed by the wet weather. His bright orange coat is still looking good and adds a little cheer to the backyard buffet when he landed on the dish that holds his grape jelly. On the other hand, the pileated woodpecker struggles to make his usual …
Return of the bluebirds
Way back in mid-winter, a little flock of Eastern Bluebirds vacationed for a week in our backyard buffet. I was totally surprised because, although bluebirds do winter over in northeast Ohio, none had ever done so in our neighborhood. Sadly, after delighting us for a week, they were suddenly gone, and we haven't seen them for …
Orioles!
Lots of activity in our backyard today. Rose breasted grosbeaks, Baltimore orioles, and a little Eastern bluebird. Here are the orioles, but I'm saving the others for tomorrow when I have more time. It has been a cool, cloudy, and overcast day, but these visitors made the sun come out for me and put a smile on my …
You can set the table, but…
...you don't always get the guests you expected! After breakfast, I cleaned the kitchen and went outside to prepare the backyard buffet with a delicious feast for the birds. Apparently the feast was appealing enough to attract the attention of a little herd of deer that wandered up from nearby Chagrin River Park. After the deer were finished …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 