Alabama Songbirds

At my feeder, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_3025)

Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_2899)

In my garden, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_4333)

In my garden, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_4340)

Took this on Easter of an eastern phoebe nest on my downspout. Thought it was sort of appropriate. I wanted to check to see if the cowbirds that were hanging around had managed to slip an egg into the nest. Fortunately, they didn't. I am happy that the phoebes are back this year. For several years they nested on a different downspout, but then last year did not return. This year, they have chosen a downspout right next to the garage door which has a very noisy opener. Also, it is near my dryer vent so warm humid air wafts up nearby. It hasn't seemed to bother them though. It's a plus for me because I can easily photograph them in this location. Will try to get the babies periodically as they are growing up. The scientific name for the Eastern Phoebe is Sayornis phoebe. Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_1472) April 29, 2012 Mommy (or Daddy) was not happy They had a second brood in 2012 and came back in 2013 Another Link in the Chain - Eggs to eggs in a nest

At Guntersville Dam, Marshall County, Alabama (DSC02693)

A male on my bird feeder Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_0798)

In my garden, Etowah County, Alabama. (IMG_1057)

In my yard, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_5721)

In my garden, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_4743)

on my feeder pole, Etowah County,Alabama (IMG_6726)

In my garden, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_5840)

Taken in James D. Martin Wildlife Park, Gadsden, Alabama. This is a wetland area that is part of the Coosa River watershed. (DSC00865)

A female in my garden, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_7221)

At my feeders with a goldfinch in the rain on a cold day, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_7108)

On my feeder on a cold rainy day. Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_7210)

Eating thistle seeds in my garden, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_7222)

In my garden, Etowah County, Alabama (IMG_7345)