Bird Ramblings

Violet-green Swallows are back! Our first of the season Violet-green Swallows were spotted here at Dallas Retirement Village on Sunday March 1st. We were out putting up nesting boxes that are specifically designed for swallows, when Jeanette suddenly noticed three Violet-green Swallows circling about. Later, I was lucky enough to get this photo of one of the swallows checking out the dryer vents on The Lodge. Previously the Violet-green Swallows were last seen here at DRV on September 4th before leaving for winter locations to the South. 

 

Bird Ramblings - Scrub Jay

Charles C. Barnard Park, located on the east-end of Academy Street continues to be one of our favorite Dallas City Parks to watch birds. One of the most consistent birds we see there is the California Scrub Jay, shown here with a peanut in its beak. This photo, taken February 15th, suggest to me that homes adjacent to the park have bird feeders with peanuts.

The "Lane Express" will be taking DRV residents on a bus trip to this park on March 11th. Be sure and call Lore Balzer at 5033623-1853 to reserve a seat,