In the Spring, we enjoy watching the wide variety of birds that migrate through our part of Oklahoma. These neotropicals are interesting and fun to learn about. The Painted Bunting is one of these that our family has taken a real interest in. We usually spot them where our pasture fence starts at the end of the backyard. Fortunately, the kitchen window looks out over the backyard, pasture, and lake in the distance so I am the one who spots the buntings first. I always keep binoculars on the windowsill so that I can get a closer look and then call the kids to come take a look. The birds are so colorful and are also known as the Mexican Canary. Buntings are in the Finch family and the Painted Bunting winters in South Florida, the Bahamas, Mexico, and Panama (what a life). Is there a particular bird that you and your children enjoy watching?  Blessings, and I hope all you Moms had a wonderful Mother's Day!