Two Morning Songbirds

There is a large oak tree outside of our bedroom window and I am often awakened by songbirds that are sitting in the branches awaiting their turn at the breakfast diner. Last week I became aware of a beautiful new song being sung. I am not an expert ornithologist but I do like good music!

A couple of days ago I was in the kitchen when I became aware of a bird that I didn't recognize perched on the suet feeder. He was very shy so he would not allow me to take his picture, but since I have a copy of Peterson's guide I was able to identify him as a Yellow-throated warbler. When he flew to a nearby tree I could hear him singing. He is the mysterious a.m. crooner.

The last four mornings I have been awakened by another little songbird singing in a nearby room. There aren't many words to the little songs (at least not many recognizable ones) but this little birdie also greets the morning by singing her little heart out at the top of her lungs:

I'm not much of a morning person, but how can I resist a day that begins with such beautiful music?!