Birdcam Catchup for July

I have been vexed by the squirrels jumping on the cam lately. Ever since they knocked it over when I had it by the Hummer feeder they broke the horizontal axis of my tripod. Can't lock it down so now it pivots back and forth at the slightest touch. You will see an example down the page.

So, I have gathered some images from the past month that warrant some notice that will sum up July here at the house. Long post of images, true, but need to get ready for the new migration season and will be posting things from the Wekiva blog for a while. Just want to catch up here, too.

BTW, check that link to see how we are getting ready for the new season.

So! We had a nice visit from a Red-bellied Woodpecker. They rarely hit the feeders but when they do it always is interesting.



The White-winged Doves are still around. Think they are here to say. Interesting sight last night: a Eurasian Collared-Dove was spotted a mile away last night. Closest I have seen them here. Definitely moving their range south.



The Red-winged Blackbirds still stop by for now. Here, a female loads up with food before heading back to the wetlands.



The young Jays seems to be asking, "Is that how you eat that stuff?"



A day later, I think I have the best capture of a male Red-winged Blackbird. I really like this shot.



Move ahead to a week later and we get a nice shot of a Blue Jay grabbing a peanut early in the morning.



Then a good shot of a juvenile Cardinal feeding next to a Mourning Dove. Like documenting the babies in the yard.



Speaking of Cardinals, the following week found some good shots of the family including Pop feeding on his own, probably gathering food for the young ones.



Joining him was the young girl feeding on her own.



Later in the day she took some time to stretch out her new feathers before heading back out into the yard.



Later, a House Finch decided to dine with a Mourning Dove...



Then a White-winged Dove posed nicely...



As did a female Red-winged Blackbird.



Then my current nemesis. The squirrels have decided that using the cam as a launching pad has become too easy for them. I have watched them do this routine. They perch on the deck, jump to the cam, and then onto the tray feeder. Often it turns the whole thing back towards the deck. Caught ya in action!



I have to go and reposition the cam and then hope for more shots before they do it again. Luckily, I still get some nice shots like this Blackbird filling up on seeds.



Sometimes a White-winged Dove eating in an interesting position.



Sometimes a Mourning Dove in the welcomed afternoon rain.



A new month is upon us. New birds are on the move. Can't wait for the next round of cam shots.