I’ve been working in the yard today. Making a big mess and a bunch of noise, not exactly conducive for attracting wildlife.

So I was completely surprised when I glanced over and saw this beauty. It was intently hunting something in the Turks Cap (Malvaviscus penduliflorus) and paid me no mind as I snuck closer for a photo.

Definitely not a bird I ever figured I’d see in my front yard but I’m thrilled that it felt welcome in my little native habitat!