backyard birds

We enjoyed watching the flurry of activity around the back yard this morning before church.  Who knew how much strapping a dead branch to my shepherd's rod would entice the birds to come and hang out?

The early-morning directional light was great for taking pictures of the bird activity out back.

I moved the plant Anita bought me over near the hummingbird feeder and it was a hit! The birds had been visiting it in its previous location, but they seemed to like the move a lot.

Here's why the dead branch is cool - I get to take natural looking pictures that aren't! All the birds love it =)