DRAMA AT THE FEEDER

It started with a pair of bluebirds.  They chose a busy feeder to make a nest.  They unfortunately had to defend their nest against squirrels and other birds.  In the course of the adventure, squirrels managed to damage the feeder/nesting location and I had to use the white cord to effect temporary repairs.  If you've ever seen the wide open mouths of baby birds you understand why I was limited to minimal repairs that wouldn't cause debris to fall into hungry mouths.  All of these photos were made in approximately a two week period in early June in Florida.

Female bluebird is on the left.














































In the following 5 photos, both birds attacked intruding squirrels.











Below:  Junk food from Dad...a dragonfly!





















   BIRD VS BIRD



























































PURPLE FINCH






































EASTERN KINGBIRD









RED BELLIED WOODPECKER





















































BLUE JAYS













































































































BROWN THRASHER























CARDINAL


Photos 1-15...Rarely photographed:  Cardinal mating ritual!






























































MOCKINGBIRD

















CHICKADEE































GRACKLE































TUFTED TITMOUSE





















































MOURNING DOVE