America the Birdiful

It's been a turbulent year and a torrid summer, but still in America we have much to enjoy and much for which we are grateful. The Fourth of July is a day set aside to stock our coolers and stoke our grills, celebrate our freedom, and also appreciate our beautiful American landscape and all of those with whom we share it. 

Let's be honest birders. Today, when we're outside talking with friends and family, tending the BBQ, or enjoying some 118 degree heat, we'll have one eye on the sky. Not just for the fireworks, but for whoever else happens to be flying by. Our beautiful birds are part of our American heritage, so why not include them with a bit of good ol' American nostalgia!?

God bless America,

Photo courtesy of Moe Motto at Iowavoice.com

Land that I love.

Photo courtesy of Seagull Steve at BB&B.com

Stand beside her, and guide her

Through the night with a light from above.

From the mountains, 

Mountain Bluebird courtesy of  BiF contributor Mia McPherson at onthewingphotography.com

To the prairies,

Prairie Warbler courtesy of BiF contributor Scott Simmons at learnoutdoorphotography.com 

To the oceans, white with foam

God bless America, My home sweet home.

Happy Independence Day. Enjuly the 4th!

Posted by Laurence Butler

Butlers Birds and Things