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Sunday, June 10, 2012

State Birds in State Tree








 Oklahoma State Tree:   Redbud
Oklahoma State Bird:  Scissor-tailed Flycatcher 
(all tucked in for a long night)
Their Mom has made them a cozy little bed and has it wrapped up with several colors of twine. There are actually five little ones in the nest, it is getting full.  
They are starting to get their fuzzy feathers, and I'm sure will be gone soon.

One can tell these are "country" birds due to the twine used to make their nest, both in red and blue.
I will give another update on them, they grow amazingly fast.

Thanks for visiting our State Bird and State Tree in our part of the country,
Jana
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15 comments:

  1. MichelleJune 10, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Those are just too sweet. Love that the mom used twine on the nest. I hope they do well!

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    1. JanaJune 10, 2012 at 7:41 PM

      Hi Michelle, I was thrilled when I saw them...they are so cute.

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  2. TexWisGirlJune 10, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    sweet! we used to have a pair that nested every year in a nearby tree at our former place. here, they stay further up the driveway so i don't get to see them until they've grown.

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    1. JanaJune 10, 2012 at 7:42 PM

      They grow so fast it is hard to catch them before they are gone, they were fun.

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  3. Rose ~ from OzJune 10, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Too tooo cute Jana - was worth the wait! Can't wait for progress report. :)

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  4. AnonymousJune 11, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    I think the colourful twine adds a certain something to their nest! They look very comfortable in there, and very cute too.

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    1. JanaJune 11, 2012 at 4:40 AM

      Hi Tracey, they are comfortable and very crowded =)

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  5. AlJune 11, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    So cute, nice shots. Given my lack of knowledge about birds and trees, I wouldn't have known what either was, but that's great that it's the state bird in the state tree!

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    1. JanaJune 11, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      I know nothing about birds or trees either, it was my husband who told me, I didn't have a clue.

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  6. CheriJune 11, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    How did you get your shot? Did you climb the tree? Great photos!!! I'm impressed.

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  7. JanaJune 11, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    LOL Randy backed his flatbed pickup up to the tree, I stood on the back. I was lucky, we knew where the nest was, it has been there for several years. Thanks

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    1. JanaJune 11, 2012 at 2:38 PM

      I had to watch for Mama the entire time, she likes to "dive-bomb" you when you get close to her babies.

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  8. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Jana! Thanks for dropping by. Boom is an Alaskan Malamute, and a pretty popular one at that! If you want to read his story, go to the index in the side bar, and click on 2011 and look for Oct. 29. 2011 called Boomer of The Vermilon River. A Post to MWT And Scenic Sunday. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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    1. JanaJune 11, 2012 at 4:26 PM

      I will read about Boom, he is a beauty and it is easy to see why he is so popular. Thanks for stopping by Gary and for directing me to his story.

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