Birds and Birdbrains

I have a ridiculous number of robin photos, this spring. They seem to be everywhere - the young in nests, the older ones perching, preening, staring or flying off just as I depress the shutter. I won't include too many in any one post. Here's one on top of a post which Frank might have pointed out to me. I liked the way the dappled sunlight, greenery and sky appeared to sparkle in the background.

Here's a young one. I think he's got a bit of nest-head happening here.

What's this sparrow peeking at?

Its buddy on the bushes below.

A Red-winged blackbird sitting high atop a branch, singing that beautiful melody. This too, might be one of the many birds that Frank notices first.

A Mourning dove. Never a very bright bird...

... but always beautiful. I love the iridescent gold on its neck.

For all the feeder-raiding these guys do, they might as well be included in a bird post.

Happy 144th Birthday Canada!

This was a scheduled post. I will not be able to return visits for a short because I am away at the cottage or on my way home. I do not have any more scheduled posts but I should be home with a new one soon.