June 20th

There were so many bald eagles soaring over the centers back deck today. I would say at least 35 of them! I rushed to get my camera but of course when I returned to snap a picture the majority of them had already flown over the trees and were unviewable.


-Some of many Bald Eagles circling above the deck.

It was a slow day. I decide it would be the perfect time watch the red-breasted sapsucker chick that lives high above the deck in a dead tree. The young bird sat and waited patiently while Mom and Dad were out collecting it’s tasty bug diet. From the images you can really see it’s red head coming in. In no time at all it will have the handsome deep red plumage of its parents. The sapsucker is in the woodpecker family. The way the bird collects it’s food is by taping holes into trees that then fill with sap attracting bugs. When the bug becomes trapped in the sticky goo the bird claims it’s prize. There are many of these holes surrounding the birds nest site. The holes are neat to see because they are pecked in straight rows.


-Red-breasted Sapsucker chick.


-Parent takes off after delivering chick's bug breakfast.

Ronda picked me up after work so we could make the Frito bars I have been telling her so much about. Thanks Erik for getting that recipe sent to me. I love you! Ronda and I made the bars and ate dinner while watching Night at the Museum and What Happens in Vegas. Good Times!