you certainly have some very pretty ones.I agree that first one is very pretty, also I like Voila Francois a lot, too. Claudine's Charm is very pretty and my favorite of these, also like Newberry Sparkle Glitter very much, too. you do have some beauties blooming. jean

Adult female Red-winged Blackbird. Scroll down the linked page to the pictures at the bottom. This one always surprises me because it's so different from the male. Claire

I think Black Pheobe is the one!! I checked these photos online (see link below) and as soon as I saw these pictures I said "That's it!". The markings are similar to a Junco, but that beak or bill is very distinctly different. Wish I had a better camera! I am so excited to learn more about this adorable bird. I've watched it swoop down and catch tiny moths or other insects...sometimes in mid air. Thank you all for replying and for taking interest. Laurie Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of Black Pheobe

The correct name of that bird is Rock Pigeon (Columba livea). All the populations in the US are feral populations. Truly "wild" Rock Pigeons are becoming quite rare in parts of their natural range (southern Europe, northern Africa and west to India). In the wild, they are restricted to cliffs and mountainous areas, thus the name Rock Pigeon). But they have managed to adapt quite well to the "cliffs" that man builds in big cities (i.e. buildings).