Look at those wide open mouths! Great shot Brenda! I needed a little R&R this evening after a crazy week at work and trying to get caught up with the grass after two weeks of rain and trying to get ready for installers next week, so I decided to spend some time this evening with the birds and the camera. And the bird gods smiled on me as I saw my first mockingbird! A common bird for many but I had never seen one so now I can add it to my yard-list. I was sitting in the garage mounting the camera on the tripod when he landed on the driveway and stood real still for his portrait. Shortly after that an indigo bunting appeared. This is the closest I have been able to get to one, they usually stay in the tops of the trees. They have a cheerful song and sing all through the day and evening so a wonderful bird to have around. This one is either still molting into his bright blue attire or is a first year male and still developing his mating colors. And an interesting shot of his tongue!

Ok now you guys are telling just how long you been hanging around these forums! LOL. Rachel here in Michigan they have just started nest building so I bet Knorad's are calling for a mate, wouldnt be babies in the "far North" yet! Hey Konrad how did your pic place? Break out...to the great white North! LOL

Okay great! Wheres the cheapest place to buy these in bulk? Costco also had a filler seed with their sunflower. I have to steralize ir in the oven now so it doesnt sprout anymore.

Perhaps she'll like the Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of North America -- Eastern Region http://www.amazon.com/Smithsonian-Handbooks-America-Eastern-Region/dp/0789471566/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254480282&sr=1-1