What a treat to see in my garden! First thought it was an early Swainson’s Thrush, but the rufous tail says Hermit. Second one seen in 20 years!

Two have been hanging around my place for a few weeks now. I hope they are nesting!

Female building a nest, the second one in the same area as another nesting female. The next day, however, this one had abandoned it.

Hanging around with a Wood Duck family, with new ducklings.

First photo building her nest, second photo sitting on it. This is Mother Goose #2 in the area.

Buntzen Lake. Only had my phone for the poor photo.

Flitty little fellow!