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Early Summer at Tedderhaven

I was away for most of the month of May, when there was a lot of interesting weather here. We’re back to the usual sunny days and cool nights now. The migrating birds have pretty much gone, but there is still a lot to see.

The lake is so low that there hasn’t been nearly as many motorboats on the water, since most of the boat ramps are closed. The sailboats are out in force, especially on the weekend.
This pontoon boat looked particularly inviting. I’ve never seen anyone actually using the slide but it has to be fun.
Darlyne has been exercising up a storm, walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes most days and often patrolling the yard as well.
It’s Pride month!
We regularly see golden fronted woodpeckers at the feeders. This year there are two young in addition to the adults we have seen before. I always feel a little bad about being so amused by their awkwardness but it’s so cute.
This is a Scott’s Oriole, a bird that is on the edge or outside of its range but has come back after being here last year. Very exciting!
The most exciting recent sighting is this green heron. They are not rare, but this is the first one I’ve seen at Tedderhaven. It’s a cool bird–colorful, and looks just bonkers weird when all of a sudden it extends its neck . . .
as it does here, lunging for a tasty snack.
I’m not really sure if they are swimming birds–this is the first time I’ve seen on in the water. Usually they are wading or else perched on a branch.
The lake has dropped so low that the zebra mussels are visible on most of the branches which are usually submerged.

And I can’t end without the obligatory vulture picture. Turkey vultures have, in the right light, beautiful feathers.

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