The details are exquisite.

We call them rusty reds. They frequent our finch socks along with lesser gold finches and warblers.

I love birds!

(except for pigeons)

Rusty reds. That's an apt appellation! Noted for future use.

Thanks for posting this. I look forward to more.

"My" cardinal is back and with a family. I loved his song.

That is a really good shot.

I think at the top of the trees they can see the sunrise coming before we do

The chimney swifts have returned and their chattering is constant throughout the day. Like house finches and cardinals, our catbirds are year-round residents, but are active and more vocal now that we're into the nesting season. I hear a mourning dove while I'm typing this.