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

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

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

Great Blue Heron shot #2. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Great Blue Heron gave some opportunities for artistic shots today. Heron shot #1. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Downy Woodpecker found the suet feeder. Only took about a week. I’m very happy. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Some Common Terns spent some time at the lake today. They fly very, very fast. Hard to get a good shot. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Say “ahhh” #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Red-eyed Vireo at the Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga. We could hear them everywhere but very hard to spot. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

We’ve all been there. Sometimes you just have to “swallow” your pride. Norther Rough-winged Swallows. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

A Red-bellied Woodpecker came over to the bird feeders today. Unusual and exciting event for us. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Brown Thrasher, who had been hiding out in the trees for a few months, decided to show itself today. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Watched an eagle chase an osprey out of its territory. It was like a dogfight in Top Gun. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Our first Red-winged Blackbird sighting of the year. We’ve been hearing it for a few weeks, but it wouldn’t reveal itself. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

The goldfinches color seemed to turn bright yellow almost overnight. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Now, that’s a fish! #birdsofChickamaugaLake

House Sparrow sitting amazingly still for this photo. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Blue Jay at sunset. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Cardinal framed nicely by the twisted branches. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Great Egret flying to the other side of the cove. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Took the boat out yesterday and were treated with some great birds. Here is a shot of a Red Tailed Hawk that flew by us. #BirdsofCkickamaugaLake

Carolina Chickadee belting out his favorite song. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Eastern Bluebird flying from his perch. #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Tufted Titmouse. So cute! #birdsofChickamaugaLake

Osprey sees fish and goes for it. Then realizes the fish is as dead and leaves it. #birdsofChickamaugaLake