04.22.14

First Sightings
This morning before headed off to work there were two tree swallows flying around the nest box under the deck...was disappointed that I didn't see them again tonight.

This evening this little guy was out and about...the first hummingbird of the season!! Once again, not the greatest photo but glad to have them back!

04.24.12

Snack Time

The backyard swallows...this isn't the best pic of this pair, but I liked the fact one had a spider in their mouth.

06.06.10

Nest Updates

Well, today the bluebird box was empty. I could hear some bluebirds down a couple of houses, so I'm guessing the fledglings are down there somewhere. Anxious to see if they come back into our yard tonight.

The tree swallows now have eggs - six for sure. When I came to check their nest, they were not happy with me at all! I flushed one of them off the nest and as I was taking a photo, they were both swooping in and yelling at me. I love how the swallow nest looks...so warm and cozy with all of the feathers.

04.30.10

Swallows

About a week ago I noticed a swallow circling over the backyard, but I never say any hanging out on the deck corner...until this morning. They have officially arrived and are ready to make their home under the deck. I will be registering that nest box as well.

04.20.09

New arrivals.

For the past several years we have had two different pairs of tree swallows nesting at our house...one in the backyard (using a purchased box) and a pair in the front (tucked up under the edge of the roof).

Today was the first day I saw swallows flying around.  This little one was cleaning himself (or herself) on the deck railing.