I was down on Park Point before the sun rose this morning. At first birding was slow, but when the golden orb’s rays finally began to provide some warmth the birds appeared. Apparently the songbirds had spent the night deep in some thick cedar trees. I suspect the branches kept them both warmer and shielded from the strong SW wind.
Most of the song birds did not venture far from the cedars. The SW wind made migration unwise, and the Merlin which was hanging around made a decision to forage near heavy cover a life extending wise decision.
Merlin in search of songbirds
Yellow-Rumped Warbler giving a Bronx cheer to Mr. Merlin
Hermit Thrush
Hello! I am attaching a link for you to see. It is about a book of poetry based on the birds of Hawk Ridge. Please excuse the Kickstarter home link for it — I just love the thoughts and photos for this potential publication.
All the best,
Jeannette
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hwkrdg/hawks-on-high-everyday-miracles-in-a-hawk-ridge-se?ref=email
Jeannette:
Great information and link about the Hawk Ridge poetry book project! I might add I will be publishing another children’s birding “learn to read” book in the near future. Many of my owl photographs will be featured prominently. In the meantime, I hope everyone is still enjoying But That Is Not Me! … our story of Harry, the Hairy Woodpecker. Learn more on my own blog, this site … the Birding With Children section. Here is the direct link … https://www.365daysofbirds.com/birding-with-children/
I would enjoy going ona a bird walk with you. I always look forward to your posts.