Grosbeak

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Mid summer the leaves are lush and birds are often hidden from view and butterflies are scarce. It is a joy to spot a variety of winged beauties on our hike. A Little Yellow (Sulphur Butterfly) is perch on a twig at the trail edge. High above us a Mourning Dove sit on a bare branch and a molting red Summer Tanager sings a trilling tune. Near the end of our hike we catch sight of a Blue Grosbeak catching a green caterpillar for breakfast.

Have a lovely day and get out and play!
Lee

: HSNP Hot Springs Mt Trail Little Yellow

: HSNP North Mt Mourning Dove

: HSNP North Mt Summer Tanager Molting

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Blue Grosbeak with Green Caterpillar

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Blue Grosbeak with Green Caterpillar

: HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Blue Grosbeak with Green Caterpillar

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My Husband knows my idea of a perfect Mother’s Day… well to be truthful for any day. We went for a lovely evening hike and arrived just in time to watch birds gathering their dinner. Although the light was rapidly fading it would have been hard to miss the red of a juvenile Summer Tanager. It sang a glorious song in-between scooping up its feast of green Caterpillars. We nearly missed a beautiful Blue Grosbeak at dusk. Its deep blue coloring apparent as it landed in the last rays of the sun.

Special thanks to my beloved husband for joining me for this special hike.
Love to ALL!
Lee