Texas Capitol Grounds

Lots of cedar waxwings in the tree tops this dreary day on the grounds

The pair of red tailed hawks are a lot more visible lately, there may be a nest on the dome.

Capitol sunset

Could see this hawk from the window at work

I've heard the house finches on the grounds for years, first time one has visited my "birdbath"

Hawk watching as Harvey approaches

Hawk has been close to the visitor center hunting.

Texas Star Hibiscus

So many magnolia blooms

The hawks were hunting yesterday

Yellow rumped warbler stopped by for a bath

Texas Capitol Grounds's cover photo

Roses are blooming on the grounds.

Looks like spring has arrived

Based on the activity I witnessed yesterday , there will be baby hawks soon!

Lots of yellow rumped warblers eating insects in the trees

Cedar Waxwings have arrived

Hawk lunching on the grounds today

Arctic blast on the way

Cloud rays

The goddess has a feathered crown

Beautiful sky at the Capitol

Spied a rainbow from the parking garage yesterday

Jessica

Cotton tail rabbit 🐰 on the South east grounds

Jessica

Raccoons playing on the North west grounds

Jessica

Raccoons playing on the north west grounds

The hawk was perching on the Goddess

More orioles passing through

Migrating warblers , orioles, and butterflies add lots of color to the grounds.

A cute warbler family was enjoying the bird bath today

A family of orioles were on the grounds today and enjoyed a bath and a drink of water.

Lavender crepe mrytle

Brillant orange pomegranate blooms.

The salvia greggi are a food source for the hummers.

A pair of hummers were chasing each other and dipping in my birdbath.

We've seen several hummers this week.

Skipper butterfly on lantana

Mockingbird fledgeling with a wild do!

Jessica

Goose looking for travel directions.