Thursday's Bird Watch

The busiest place to see birds at Dallas Retirement Village is in the Central Courtyard of The Lodge.  We have had nesting going on of Anna's Hummingbirds, Dark-eyed Juncos, European Starling, Eurasian Collared-doves, Violet-green Swallows, and now, White-crowned Sparrows.  This is by far the most successful year we have ever had, and the most vocal of all these birds is the White-crowned Sparrow, show here.  His high-pitched trill puts a smile on my face daily.  This is actually the first year for them to nest in the Central Courtyard. In past years they have nested in the rose bushes at the East-end of The Lodge around the Jasper Street Entrance.  Take a stroll through the Central Courtyard some time and enjoy the sights and sounds.