Doing His Part
This Spring has been epic so far with both Western Tanagers and Miller moths. It has been dry and coupled with a late frost, the conditions have been perfect for a moth infestation. This tanager was sitting and enjoying the crisp morning air when suddenly he flew straight up. When he returned to his perch, he was chomping away on a moth. As you can see, the moth "dust" is flying. Yummy!
I was wrong about the tanagers moving on. Yesterday there were six males at the same time on the decks and six more ( four male and two female) this morning. In addition, we had our first sighting of a female Bullock's Oriole as well as a second male. So much fun!
Please remember why we celebrate Memorial Day today - say a prayer for fallen heroes and thank a vet!
Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!
© 2020 Craig Goettsch - All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use without permission is prohibited.
Doing His Part
This Spring has been epic so far with both Western Tanagers and Miller moths. It has been dry and coupled with a late frost, the conditions have been perfect for a moth infestation. This tanager was sitting and enjoying the crisp morning air when suddenly he flew straight up. When he returned to his perch, he was chomping away on a moth. As you can see, the moth "dust" is flying. Yummy!
I was wrong about the tanagers moving on. Yesterday there were six males at the same time on the decks and six more ( four male and two female) this morning. In addition, we had our first sighting of a female Bullock's Oriole as well as a second male. So much fun!
Please remember why we celebrate Memorial Day today - say a prayer for fallen heroes and thank a vet!
Thanks so much to everyone who takes the time to view, like or comment on my photos!
© 2020 Craig Goettsch - All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use without permission is prohibited.