Color: Indigo Bunting

The colors of spring vibrate with intensity. Purple crocus burst from beds of dead leaves. Cheery yellow daffadils nod in spring breezes. Magnolia petals open in fragrant praise. And redbuds raise crooked branches laden with pink offerings.

And one of the best ways to enjoy the increasing color is to watch the summer birds that visit our feeder.

Last summer we attracted Indigo Buntings with safflower seed, and the seeds that spill from the feeder this year are attracting them to the deck floor. The feeder itself is visited by both male and female Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks. The Goldfinches have shed their drab winter garb for full summer regalia. Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles are visiting our sugar-water feeder.

Since I don't like the look of multiple pictures and can't figure out how do a layout I like, I'll share pictures of the other birds in other posts.

Color: Baltimore Oriole

We love to see Orioles in the spring, and have often put out string or yarn for them to use in building their nests. Sometimes I've put out brightly colored yarn to help me try to find their nest, but it's usually hidden well.

Color: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

It's tough to catch the Ruby-throated Hummingbird standing still. He (or she) flies in and out so quickly that the digital camera can barely click quickly enough. They're quite territorial and have dog fights over the feeder.

Color: Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Here is the promised picture of a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak visiting our safflower seed feeder.