Our migratory birds are starting to come back; however, due to the pandemic, we are severely restricted in our photographic opportunities; hence, I've decided to post another series of, hopefully, uplifting Spring - Summer images from yesteryears. I've titled this series "BIRDS, BLOOMS and BUDS". This is my first posting and like my last posting of the Warbler Series, this one is also a cover page of one of my Calendars for The Ottawa Mission. This is probably one of my favourite shots ever. It was taken in our backyard and gives me hope for similar opportunities for this Spring & Summer.