From Dearth to Birth
As dedicated bird and squirrel (by default) fans we enjoy the variety of feathered (and furry) friends that visit our yard.
Juncos, chickadees, doves, nuthatches, sparrows, robins are stock characters while seasonal guest visitors such as warblers, flickers, jays, goldfinches, hummingbirds, grosbeaks, and siskins drop in, adding both drama and entertainment to the landscape.
Sometimes, right around the beginning of May our bird activity suddenly vanishes. So distressing! Well, we know why when suddenly we see moments like in this video:
The birds have been busy at home!
I’m amused how mom bird pulls away for a few seconds to get a couple of bites in before her “toddlers” cue for a handout. I noticed her fledglings are quite capable of feeding themselves but pester her anyway.
Reminds me of my long ago days of my own fledgling feeding times.
Any springtime feathery episodes to share?
Pam Webb 
That’s quite a collection. We just returned today from visiting our son in South Dakota. They have a beautiful cardinal that’s recently been showing up.
No cardinals here, although cedar waxwings will drop in to feast on the syringa berries. They are a handsome bird.
Such a good sight, Pam.
Quite a birder treat.
I think Mourning Doves are making a nest somewhere near our skylights. We hear them constantly cooing when the skylights are open and hear them scrabbling on the roof.
I’m not sure why, but I find doves somewhat annoying. This my hubs does not understand as he thinks they are pretty and passive. We do enjoy the same outlook about our other birds—except robins.