Saturday, May 4, 2019

Butterbutts

The Butterbutts came this week, everyday new ones seemed to arrive...perhaps a family of Butterbutts.

They are really a Yellow - Rumped Warbler

Here you can see why they are nicknamed Butterbutts.

We sat outside last night after supper...it has been rainy and cool here.
Far Guy is getting a bit stronger everyday.

Far Side


26 comments:

Laurel Wood said...

So thankful FG is a bit stronger. I pray for you both each day.
These are the sweetest birds!

Sam I Am...... said...

Love those little birds...and their name. So happy Far Guy is recovering! It's cool and wet here also...more rain today. Do you think I should start building a boat? Flooding is becoming a real issue everywhere it seems. I hope you get some sunshine today.

thecrazysheeplady said...

I saw the brightest yellow goldfinch yesterday. Love your butterbutts :-).

DJan said...

So glad to hear FG is getting better every day. I know those butterbutts come here in the summer, I hear them, but I've never seen one. Until now, that is. :-)

Pauline Persing said...

Glad to hear that Far Guy is feeling better. Good to see the Yellow-rumps have made it up as far as your area.

Tired Teacher said...

Great news about FG!

Maebeme said...

Good news for FG, wishing him continued improvement. The birds are cute! I don't think we get these warblers in our area. At least I've never spotted them. Have a good day!

Terry and Linda said...

GREAT NEWS all around!

Rose said...

Glad Far Guy continues to get stronger...it is hard to see them when they are not normal. I live the name butterbutts for the birds

Victoria Zigler said...

Glad Far Guy is improving, and you were able to enjoy some time sitting outside.

Rita said...

LOL! Perfect nickname for them!
Glad FarGuy is getting better. :)

Betsy said...

I'm so glad to hear about Far Guy. And...I laughted out loud at "butterbutts"! Ha! What a perfect name.
Blessings,
Betsy

Bonnie said...

It's so good to hear that FG is doing better. I hope you are feeling better too. Have a relaxing weekend.

Cynthia said...

So nice the warblers are making their way to Minnesota. We saw them on their way north weeks ago!

Red said...

It will be a couple of weeks before I see warblers. the odd one may be here now.

Terra said...

What a cute nickname for the birds.

Linda Reeder said...

Warblers are such cool little birds. It seems life they all have yellow somewhere on them. Good news about FG.

Granny Marigold said...

This is the first spring that we haven't seen any Warblers by the lake. I really miss them. Actually we have fewer birds in our backyard too but I blame that on all the noise the construction next door makes.
So good to hear that Far Guy is on the mend.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

They look so cute

Anonymous said...

Happy to hear that Far Guy is improving. you are doing much better as well. Love all your bird photos!

Val Ewing said...

Oh love it! Butterbutts! Sort of like how my Grandmother called certain birds ... certain names. Like Mugwumps.

Henny Penny said...

Never heard of Butterbutts. But you did say that was a nickname. Dan saw a new bird, well new to us, in the woods this week. We looked it up and it is a beautiful yellow Hooded Warbler.

The Wykeham Observer said...

They are nice little birds. I haven't seen any here. Maybe I need to pay better attention.

Gemma's person said...

Thank goodness Far Guy is improving every day.

L. D. said...

This bird may fly over Iowa but I have never seen one. I have yet to see a goldfinch this year.

Jenn Jilks said...

I hope to see mine soon!