Hummingbirds are still here, but for how long? We will miss them when they migrate south. #birdsofChixkamaugaLakr

The Osprey have left, but the Eagles are coming back for the winter. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Eastern Kingbird, which we have been hearing for months and seeing at a distance for two weeks, finally landed close enough for a decent capture. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Ruby-throated Hummingbird. #birdsofCickamaugaLake

Osprey children are growing up so fast. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Field Sparrow spotted while on a 4 mile walk at Chickamauga Battlefield today. #birdsofChickamauga

Eastern Phoebe just hanging out. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

The Ospreys have hatched! #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Immature European Starling. It’s hard to believe it will have white tipped iridescent black feathers, a yellow beak and pink legs when it grows up. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Belted Kingfisher getting control of his catch. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

It is!

Tufted Titmouse looking for the perfect morsel. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

European Starling with all of its iridescent reflections. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Green Heron with minnow. #birdsofChikamaugaLake

After hearing about sightings of a Green Heron, I caught a glimpse of it from a couple hundred yards last week. Today, it finally came close enough to get some great shots. Such an odd and beautiful bird. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Spotted Sandpiper. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Molting female Northern Cardinal. Seems a bit early, but Spring molts do occur on occasion. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Great Blue Heron flying higher than normal. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

You’re right. They make a lot of noise but don’t really show themselves often. We have two that come by to eat whatever the woodpeckers drop from the suet feeder.

Brown Thrasher. I took this one as he was chasing off a Mockingbird. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Northern Cardinal in flight. So symmetrical. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Osprey picking up lunch. Photo 2. #birdsofChickamaugaLakr

Osprey picking up lunch. Photo 1. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Peek-a-boo! Red-bellied Woodpecker. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Downy Woodpecker in flight. Flap, rise, fall, repeat. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Tufted Titmouse #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Downy Woodpecker. #birdsofChickamaugaLske

Great Crested Flycatcher. #birdsofChicamaugaLake

Eastern Wood-Pewee seen during hike today. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Red-bellied Woodpecker sizing up the suet. It filled up its entire bill and headed off into the trees many times today. Feeding young ones maybe? #birdsofChickamaugaLake