http://www.PurplePigPhoto.com/blogA blog for photography and nature lovers.2006-2009, Purple Pig Photography, All Rights Reserved.10http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/12/Front_Yard_BirdingOver the past few years, we've made multiple attempts to draw the birds to the front of the house with both different planted flowers and an array of feeders. Finally though, we just gave up on that notion and took the feeders down because despite the feeders and food used, the birds just wouldn't have it. This is probably due to the fact that there was not much plant cover to make them feel safe until just recently.<br /><br />Now that the willow bushes are nice and full, there's a lot more cover for the birds to come and stage to any feeders set up. A few weeks ago, there were a few American Goldfinches and Black-Capped Chickadees singing in the willow bushes.<br />[ <a href='http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/12/Front_Yard_Birding'>Read more...</a> ]Tue, 12 May 2009 09:16:32 GMThttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/12/Front_Yard_Birdinghttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/11/Orioles_Are_BackFOY Baltimore Oriole was just on the jelly feeders!<br /><br />A few minutes ago, 4 Blue Jays was mobbing and flying overhead in wide circles. I don't see the Blue Jays doing that very often at all... I have only heard them in the past but never actually seen them mobbing.<br />[ <a href='http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/11/Orioles_Are_Back'>Read more...</a> ]Mon, 11 May 2009 08:33:05 GMThttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/11/Orioles_Are_Backhttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/02/Barn_SwallowsThe Barn Swallows are back! They are scouting for a nest spot, and I won't be surprised if they begin building shortly. I can only hope that if there is a nesting pair this season that they are more resaponsible and attentive to their young than the pair from last year.<br />[ <a href='http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/02/Barn_Swallows'>Read more...</a> ]Sat, 02 May 2009 12:03:48 GMThttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/02/Barn_Swallowshttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/01/Bluebird_Egg_5Mama Bluebird has successfully laid her 5th egg today! She has a nice sized nest now, and will hopefully begin sitting soon. Will have to check again tomorrow to see if she has a 6th egg or not. So far though, have only ever seen a maximum of 5 eggs in the nest at a time though.<br />[ <a href='http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/01/Bluebird_Egg_5'>Read more...</a> ]Fri, 01 May 2009 12:09:34 GMThttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/05/01/Bluebird_Egg_5http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/30/Bluebird_Egg_4We're up to 4 eggs now in the Bluebird box!<br />[ <a href='http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/30/Bluebird_Egg_4'>Read more...</a> ]Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:08:14 GMThttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/30/Bluebird_Egg_4http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/29/Piliated_Sighted_AgainThe Pileated was back again today - that's twice in one day. This time, at about 5.15 PM. He landed on the Bluebird house (pissing off the male Bluebird big time!), then flew back to the oak trees, and then made his way back to the log feeders. This time though, he opted for the Not-log feeder.<br /><br />Must get photo of Pileated Woodpecker on Bluebird house. Must!<br />[ <a href='http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/29/Piliated_Sighted_Again'>Read more...</a> ]Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:25:33 GMThttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/29/Piliated_Sighted_Againhttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/29/Bluebird_HostilityOver the past 20 minutes, the male Bluebird has repeatedly chased off both a Downy and Hairy Woodpecker who have been trying to eat off the log feeders. They've showed zero interest in the Bluebird nest box, yet the male is determined on keeping away any bird he sees as a threat.<br /><br />I wish he would be as diligent in dealing with the Red-Winged Blackbirds, Grackles, Starlings, and House Sparrows!<br />[ <a href='http://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/29/Bluebird_Hostility'>Read more...</a> ]Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:53:47 GMThttp://www.purplepigphoto.com/blog/2009/04/29/Bluebird_Hostility