The heat is affecting the birds, too. They tend to remain still and in the shade during the hottest parts of the day, so capturing them with a camera is tough due to the low light in the late afternoons. Also, the frequency of feeder visits is lower these days because they're nesting. But I have a few good photos to share. So enjoy!

A hairy woodpecker enjoys peanut nuggets.

A good shot of why this gal's called a 'red-bellied' woodpecker. You can tell she is a female because her red headpiece doesn't come all the way to her forehead.

An indigo bunting made a rare appearance for only one day.

The birds love to splash and bathe in our birdbaths.
This is a towhee.

and here he is, lounging in the tub.

The female of a pair of ruby throated hummingbirds living in our yard.

The male would have a bright red throat where hers is white.

Mr. and Mrs. Goldfinch out for a drink at the local pub.

Don't you wonder what that cardinal might be thinking?

Can you see the tiny yellow beak?
It's a baby Carolina Wren whose parents built a nest in one of my hanging fuschia plants.
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