We heard a loud noise and found an unlucky dove had slammed into our window. Hit so hard that you can even see it’s eye in the powder mark it left. Thankfully, it turned out to be ok and is still cooing and flying.

The closest photo I could get of a Red-shouldered Hawk who put on an air show today. It kept to a small area where it would catch currents and up-drafts to swoop and soar with ease.

This morning, a pair of young American Goldfinches were nice enough to pose for me. We were all still and quiet for a long time, just watching the sunrise together over bird seed and coffee.

A hawk on my walk! This lovely one allowed me to get surprisingly close for a photo.

Contemplating cardinal on a cold morning.

My favorite backyard buddy: the Titmouse. These little spitfires are not only the perfect balance of size and speed but they’re super cute when they flirt with each other. Defensive squawks turn into small, loving chirps.

Fishing. The late sunset made it the trees reflection look like fall colors for a few minutes.

Spotted a new visitor this morning as an Eastern Wood-Pewee came around to eat some of our flying insects.

One of the neighborhood’s great egrets enjoying some fishing in the high waters caused by tropical storm Eta.

Carolina wren is enjoying the new seed bell.

Hunting

Our new little buddy arrives every morning to say hello.

“Dad, I found a new friend. Can we keep her?”

🎃Halloween cardinal with spooky feathers.

Even the new Gray Catbirds are confused by the antics of the Morning Doves.

An accord of peaceful coexistence was reached between rival factions this afternoon.

“Good morning!”

She may look beautiful but she’s actually the new bully of the feeder.

Yellow-throated Warbler decided to visit us today. We were hoping that the season change would bring new birds.

Dove gangs are muscling out the nicer birds from the platform feeder. Not pictured are the other four waiting their turn on a nearby fence.

Hummingbird visitations have been increasing lately. We’ve really been enjoying this little lady’s company.

📷 Hummingbird friend visited us again today. Luckily, my camera was sitting by the window. I just love how, in spite of all our human mess, the animals keep doing their thing.

📷 Graceful – A great blue heron gracefully fishing in my parents backyard.

📷 Among – One of my shots among the white ibis.

📷 The hummingbirds have finally found our feeder. So fun to watch!