Horned Grebe

Sure wish the sun would have been shining on the day of these pictures were taken.  I love the look of the little Horned Grebe.

Assorted Waterfowl

Now that the weather has finally changed for the better and I don't have to take my pictures with gray overcast.  I haven't seen that many water birds this spring (weather and late ice-out), we have had a few.

The first two pictures are of Lesser Scaup.

The next pictures are of the Common Loon (Minn. State bird).

The last picture is of a pair of Canada Geese.

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks

The Rose-breasted Grosbeaks arrived a couple of weeks ago.  I don't seem to have as many as in past years but think it probably has to do with the last spring.  The first two picture are of the male and the last two the female.

POTW - Male Downy Woodpecker

While these pictures are at best fair, I just like the sequence.

In case you are wondering, the Woodpecker won this round.

Harris's Sparrow

This is by far my most favorite sparrow.  I love the markings on the Harris's Sparrow.