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Spring is here for sure, and so are the hummingbirds.  I have had several people comment that they had them about the 23rd.  I did not put my feeder out until April 29, and had one here Friday April 30.  I have not had many yet.  

I did have an Oriole here at the front porch Saturday, looking everyplace for grape jelly.  He landed on the hummingbird feeder.  

So pretty and I can immediately tell when they are here.  

My Purple Martins have arrived and are singing their hearts out and building.  I so enjoy them.  If you have a good place for a Martin house, you would enjoy them, and their songs and swooping down for insects about or in the water.  They love our lake.  

I just put a dab of food out in my feeder occasionally.  The sparrows and Grackles can spot it immediately.  

I did House finches over the weekend, and always have a pair of Cardinals in the early morning and late evening.  Also, you will spot American Tree Sparrows at your feeder too.  You will have to have a good bird guide to identify them from House Sparrows.  

I have had wrens on the trails, but none here at the house yet.  I love to have them on the front porch, but not on the trails.  I have one Bluebird box with 5 eggs.  Some are in progress.  I keep my fingers crossed.  It seems the last few years it has been so hard to fledge many.  I think from memory I had 15 fledge, which is good.  I would like more.  

I have one box of Tree Swallows building.  I have to let them build, as they will in bluebird nest.  Chickadees have two nests on the trails.  I am anxious to see how they do. This is my first year for them.  I hope I have a Robin or two at the lake.  

My daughter, Kayla, has a Robin building on her front porch light.  I think they have enjoyed watching her build the nest.  

I also have a Chipping Sparrow building a nest right outside our back garage door.  It is a tall evergreen type and perfect for them to hide away.   

I know I have covered a lot of different birds this time, but just wanted to give you updates on my yard and trails.  Depending on your yard and habitat, you can attract many different birds.  I wish I had more trees and shrubs for those feathered friends. 

I hope you are enjoying your spring and this beautiful weather.  

I do post a lot of pictures on my personal page, and share the bird article through the Pine Ridge Bluebird page on facebook. 

Until next time, good birdwatching.