Robin Face-off

 I've seen face-offs before.  They usually take a few seconds. This went on close to a half hour, mature male vs immature robin,each laying claim to bathing space.  They both got clean eventually.

A starling joined the brawl, but only stayed a few seconds.

The most beautiful immature robin I've ever seen, a real survivor.

Lunch was mulberries.

Across the way the other robins were anting in the  bright sun.

Robin's nest

There are two active robin nests not far from each other, both with three nestlings at home. Almost impossible to see action, very well hidden in leaves.
 

Great nest constructed wit natural materials. This is the first time in four years that I'm not seeing nests incorporating covid masks.

The doves are back

The doves are back in same nest site as last year's green babies. Incubation time. I get the dove stare. Strong nest. Lots of twigs.
 

Great location because the mulberry tree nearby is dropping berries filled with seeds, -vital park of dove diet.

My friends on the 8th

There's happiness when seeing old friends. I suspect the cardinal and catbird know me from previous spring times.  Very trusting. The cardinals have an active nest. Won't intrude.
 

Catbird will nest here, but hard to locate their  nest.

Downstairs mixture

I've met Imps in the garden, but none as brazen as this kid. Pretty with flowers, but more interested in lens. Squirrel selfie?
 

A West End Avenue first- a wood thrush. It stuck around for one day.

The downy is checking out trees in back garden.

One of the first nests in a long time not incorporating covid masks. Incredible weaving.

Two new pigeon hatchlings.   Alas, I won't  be able to follow their progress,