Siblings

Feeding time at the Manassas Eagle Nest

I don't see the adult Eagles in or near the nest any more so it was nice to catch one of them in the nest at feeding time yesterday

Manassas Eaglet spreads it's wings

Red-shouldered Hawk

I believe this is a Red-shouldered Hawk. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

My first sighing of a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. You couldn't miss it sitting in the trees.

Manassas Eaglets

The Manassas Eaglets are growing fast. It won't be long before they leave the nest.

Virginia Bluebells

Took this picture at the Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm

Indigo Bunting

My first sighting of an Indigo Bunting

Female Bald Eagle

As can be seen in this photo, the leaves are starting to come in now. I won't be able to visit the nest again until May so am wondering if I'll be able to see the nest when I get back to it.

Cherry blossoms at peak bloom

Spent a lovely day in Washington, DC yesterday. The blossoms were beautiful!

A beautiful couple

Smooth landing

I'm having fun watching the Bald Eagles nesting in Manassas

Another of the Manassas Bald Eagle

Manassas Bald Eagle

We were rambling yesterday and spotted the nest. Stopped by late in the day and saw the Eagle. This picture is from this morning's visit.

National Museum of the Marine Corps

You can't miss the National Museum of the Marine Corps as you pass it on I-95 and every time we drove by we said "we need to stop one day." We finally did and it was an afternoon well spent.

Lovely Bluebird

I know there are Bluebirds in Virginia, but I rarely see one so felt very lucky yesterday to have spotted two at the end of my visit to the National Marine Corps Museum.

Northern Flicker, a first time visitor

Year round bird now

There was a time when Robin's left the area for the winter months. It seems they stick around year round now which means I'll miss the excitement of spotting the first one of the spring.

Yes, another hawk posting

I'm told this is an immature Red-shouldered Hawk. This one sat and watched my bird feeders for a long time last week.

Just look up

Sometimes you just need to look up

Home Sweet Home

My brother-in-law made the bird house and my husband added the front porch. It didn't take long for someone to move in.

Second hawk of the week

This Sharp-shinned Hawk perched in this dead tree overlooking my front bird feeders for at least an hour yesterday. Thank goodness my birds were smart enough to stay away for a while.

Trying to keep warm

I usually have a hard time getting a picture of a Nuthatch because they don't sit still. This one didn't budge. He just sat there plumped out trying to keep warm in the deep freeze of January 2014.

Big start to the new year

I was bird watching at lunchtime today and this beautiful Cooper's Hawk glided in for a quick stop. Luckily I was holding my camera so was able to get a picture.

 

Zoo Lights at National Zoo

We, along with everyone else in DC, MD, and VA went to National Zoo last Saturday night. Traffic was terrible but I have to say it was worth it. We had a good time.



 

Elf on the Shelf

Having fun with my elf Athya this year. No one to entertain but myself and having a good time doing it. It's harder than you think to come up with ideas!

Hey Lady!

50 year anniversary

I only have one memory of that day 50 years ago today...the principal came into the classroom at my elementary school and whispered something in my teacher's ear. He left and she sat quietly crying.

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Spotted in Sharpsburg, GA last month 



Kennesaw Owl-O-Ween hot air balloon glow

First Northern Fllicker sighting

I told a friend two days ago that I had never seen a Northern Flicker and it was on my birding life list. Lo and behold later the same day, I spotted this Northern Flicker in the trees at my sister's house!

Red-bellied Woodpecker sighting

The Red-bellied Woodpecker may be a year round bird on the east coast but I haven't seen one since last winter

Bath time

Keith Harkin plays at the Hard Rock in Philly

And here's the reason for the day trip to Philly ... a concert by Keith Harkin who broke away from the Celtic Thunder tour for the day to promote his solo album.

He was accompanied by David Bakey, who also plays with Celtic Thunder.

Let's just say the trip was well worth the three and a half hour drive!

Hard Rock Philly style

Took a day trip to Philadelphia last week for a concert at the Hard Rock Cafe. We had a blast.

Backyard birding this morning

Hummingbird sighting

I very seldom see a Hummingbird at my house so felt lucky when I spotted this one last week. It should be heading on its migration path but guess it wanted to make my day instead.

Cooper's dinner

I was looking out the window while I ate my dinner and saw this Cooper's Hawk land on our shed. Looks like it was ready for dinner as well.

Hummingbird enjoys my Bee Balm

Spreading his wings

Photo bombed by a seagull

A photo from Baltimore last fall

Collision with this cicada



This cicada ran into me two evenings ago. Seems I fared better than it did.



Busy Robin

This Robin was hard at work yesterday

Washington Monument restoration

Caught this glimpse of the Washington Monument last weekend taking my niece to Union Station. According to the news they're ready to start the earthquake restoration project. I remember how much the 8th floor building I was in shook during the earthquake. I can't imagine what it felt like at the top of the monument.

17 year cicadas emerge

Mama Bluebird watches nest

Pileated Woodpecker

It's blurry but you get the picture. Always fun to see a Pileated Woodpecker.