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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
12:08 AM Post #7236075
| Excellent photos everyone on the last thread. If you haven't had a chance to look at them, please click on the following link.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1051991/
The weather has been unfavorable here on the east coast for photography, especially the last week or two. Nonetheless, I squeezed out a few photos during that time. Here is a 'Great Egret' gliding low across the water.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
12:16 AM Post #7236104
| Here's a few more Snow Geese photos from a recent trip to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
12:19 AM Post #7236114
| Three Snow Geese in flight ... 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
12:21 AM Post #7236121
| Lots of Snow Geese ... 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
12:28 AM Post #7236145
| Wonderful shot of the egret, Linth. Love that wingspan against the water!
Dave |
2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
12:32 AM Post #7236161
| I meant to thank you for starting the new thread. Senior moment, I guess
And I guess I should post a picture too. Here's one from today.
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
12:34 AM Post #7236172
| Guess there's still a few tiny spiders around. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
12:36 AM Post #7236182
| Here is the female. Tried to get her to look at me but she ignored me. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
12:37 AM Post #7236185
| But finally she did. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
12:39 AM Post #7236191
| Don't know if she moved her head or I moved the camera. Probably both. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
12:45 AM Post #7236211
| Tried hard for a good in flight shot today but never did get one.
Now let me look for someting other than bluebirds
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 03, 2009
12:57 AM Post #7236240
| Nice start to the new thread Linth, beautiful shot of the Egret (feathers are nice and preened). Nice shots of the Bluebird's Dave. |
2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
01:08 AM Post #7236273
| Thanks Burd. Here is a goldfinch that had just pulled a feather out of his chest. I guess it was itching him. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
01:13 AM Post #7236279
| Another shot after he dropped the feather. You can see it on the limb by his left foot. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
01:15 AM Post #7236282
| And here is a BB in flight. Too close to catch in sharp focus tho. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
01:37 AM Post #7236314
| For some reason the adult bluebirds have begun chasing the eight juveniles, whenever they come near them. They have tolerated them for the past several months and it is too early for Papa to worry about competition from the young males. Here is a scene from a week or two ago.from a card I just got around to looking at. 
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reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 03, 2009
09:28 AM Post #7236732
| Great weather forecast for this week, so we decided to get out in the RV. We are parked at Lake Lawtonka in the Wichita Mountains of SW OK. Pic was taken at dusk yesterday. Lots of small lakes on the NWR and have quite a variety of waterfowl. Not huge numbers. Lots of migrating Franklins and Herring Gulls on the big lake and some pelicans. We saw our first Spotted Towees and Rock Wren in OK yesterday. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
09:34 AM Post #7236751
| Beautiful pics Linth! Love the Egret and Snow Geese. Thanks for starting the new thread!
Dave, Wonderful pics of the Bluebirds and Goldfinch!
Red, That is a gorgeous area! |
reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 03, 2009
09:50 AM Post #7236797
| This is a unique area. I've been camping in the Wichitas since I was a kid and this is my favorite time of the year.
Tomorrow we are going down to Hackberry Flat which is a wetland managed by ODWC about 50 miles from here. It was a natural wetlands that was drained in the 30's for farming, but still too wet much of the time to farm, so converted back to a wetland. It's a stopover for thousands of Sandhills and whoopers are often seen here when migrating through. Once belonged to Comanche Chief Quanah Parker.
Met this guy at Lake Quanah Parker yesterday. He decided he wanted by birding spot for a nap, so I gave it to him.
Dave, Always enjoy your bluebirds.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 03, 2009
10:17 AM Post #7236883
| Great start Linth!
Nice as always Dave!
I would give up the spot too! LOL |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 03, 2009
10:44 AM Post #7236971
| Fantastic shots, Linth. I love the shot of the Snow Geese in your second post.
Dave, your Bluebird shots are always amazing.
Nanny, you surprise me. I'd have thought you wouldn't hesitate in standing your ground against some entitled bison. LOL
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
10:48 AM Post #7236982
| Dreary day here, the sun keeps trying to come out, though. Here is a line of Cormorants or Anhingas passing over. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
10:48 AM Post #7236983
| Male Painted Bunting at the feeder deep in the shrubbery. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
10:49 AM Post #7236984
| Mockingbird surveying his domain. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
11:02 AM Post #7237017
| What appears to be a Peregrine Falcon flying past and a Swallow in the upper right. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
11:21 AM Post #7237073
| Nice Bluebird photos, Dave.
Looks like an excellent place to hang out, reddirt.
gardenpom, I always like to see the male Painted Bunting, a rare sight this far north.
Here is one more 'Snow Goose' photo. This is my sixth tagged Snow Goose (MH36) that I have photographed and reported this year. When tagged on Bylot Island, Nunavut, Canada in August, 2005 it was already an adult female. Since then, three other sightings of MH36 have been reported, all in Quebec, Canada. So mine is the 4th reported sighting, some 2300 miles from where it spends its summer. They put the neck collars on during the month of August while they are molting and unable to fly. I now find myself constantly searching for tagged Snow Geese among the thousands that visit the mid-Atlantic states during Fall and Winter.
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sacarvounis
Mashpee, MA
November 03, 2009
11:41 AM Post #7237121
| Nice shots everyone!! I missed good opportunities this morning as I drive my daughter to school and can't get to the camera until after 9 am. But I did get this rascal. I figured that I had lowered it enough to keep these guys out (they have a large covered platform feeder for them to use)...guess not! 
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
11:45 AM Post #7237129
| Linth: That is a wonderful photo of the Great Egret! And, I love the Snow Geese ... never seen them before, Wow ... there are so many and they are really beautiful. It's great that you can get such close shots and are able to sight tagged birds to report back on!
Dave: Great shots of the Eastern Bluebird, I've only seen one at my feeders in the 34 years we've been in our home here, and I went out and bought meal worms which they loved.
Red: That is a gorgeous area ... I've never been to OK and hopefully if my husband ever retires we will be doing the RV thing and traveling the U.S. for awhile. That is a stunning photo of Lake Lawtonka! Love the Bison/Buffalo too ... they sure are huge creatures. I've only seen them once. About fourteen years ago we went to Denver, Colorado at Thanksgiving and one day while there we took a side trip, sightseeing somewhere west of Denver. We were driving along the Interstate and I was reading a book and my husband said "We just passed a field full of Buffalo"! I said "Yeah, right!" I truly thought he was pulling my leg! On the way back it was getting dark so I thought he really had an excuse to say "Well, you won't be able to see them now", but I did see them, lots of them .. and what a sight it was, a large herd of Buffalo in a snowy field. Of course later I read that many folks raise Buffalo like they do cattle! 
Gardenpom: I've only seen Painted Buntings at our feeders twice over the years ... aren't they the prettiest bird! Great shot of the Aningha's/Cormorant's flying overhead! I love Mocker's ... some folks think of them as pests but they are so much fun to watch and listen to the different vocals! Every spring I cut up berries, raisins and nuts and sit a large tray out on the brick wall in front of the house ... it's fun watching the adults back and forth, back and forth to feed their young but it's also a lot of fun when the young ones leave the nest but still require mom and dad to feed them! This past spring the juveniles would sit on the wall next to the huge tray of berries, screaming for the parents to feed them!
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
11:51 AM Post #7237148
| sacarvounis: Love the Jay ... it's hard to keep them out of the seed no matter how hard you try, isn't it? I gave up trying years ago and now feed whoever passes through, whether it's the birds during the day or the Raccoons and Possum who sometimes seem to finish it up during the night. |
TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 03, 2009
12:04 PM Post #7237189
| I just left the previous link - Man oh man, you people have been busy!
P-lady - those sandhill cranes were nice. especially the "posing" one.
nanny and chris8 - nice B-jays. I haven't seen one lately.
pelle - that White-throated Sparrow is something. I love the yellow on its head. and the two "bleach spattered" birds are cool.
AND NOW FOR THIS NEW LINK:
linth - I was at a local park Satuday and Great Egrets were everywhere. I post some pics later.
CousinDave - as always, your BB pics are great. I also enjoyed the Goldfinches. I still have lots Columbus, GA
r-d-retiree - nice buff, we don't have many of those here in Columbus. :)
g-pom - that male Painted Bunting is great. I only wish one would wander by here.
sacarvounis - I would liked to have seen the contortions that B-jay did to get in your feeder..
Now, I got to see who at my feeders,
Bye all
Hack
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reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 03, 2009
12:46 PM Post #7237337
| View from the front porch. Got another lifer this a.m.-- Hermit Thrush. Went back inside and got the camera, but he was gone when I returned. Several thousand ducks on the far side of the lake this morning, but too far away to identify and no access to that side-- that's why they are there. :) Hundreds of Coots on my side of the lake mixed in are a few ducks and geese. 
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
12:48 PM Post #7237343
| Beautiful ... both the scenery and the ducks! |
dirt_in_ozone7b
Renton, WA
November 03, 2009
01:31 PM Post #7237477
| last pic of chickadees on sunflower.
they ate all of them. 
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plantladylin
East Central, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2009
01:34 PM Post #7237491
| Oh, what a neat photo of that little bird on the huge sunflower head! |
dirt_in_ozone7b
Renton, WA
November 03, 2009
01:35 PM Post #7237494
| nice buffalo- blue birds and geese.
Must be 'Jersey birds in the pool.
(little joke on me when I got back)
have great days.
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dirt_in_ozone7b
Renton, WA
November 03, 2009
01:38 PM Post #7237511
| plantladylin-- Couldn't believe how fast these sunflowers were picked clean,
and I always blamed squirrels. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
01:48 PM Post #7237535
| Very cute shot of the Chickadee dirt! Jersey birds, :-)
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
03:22 PM Post #7237782
| I was outside filling and cleaning feeders when I turned and looked up to see a beautiful Red-tailed Hawk in the top of a tall cotton tree in the neighbors yard. I silently begged him to stay put as I quickly went into the house for the camera and tripod. As soon as I got setup and was ready to take the picture he took off. 2 pics 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
03:23 PM Post #7237785
| Not as good. It was so nice to see him even though it was a brief amount of time. 
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
November 03, 2009
03:32 PM Post #7237810
| Nice shots, pelle. That first shot is spectacular ! |
2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
November 03, 2009
03:51 PM Post #7237875
| Agreed. I really like that first one. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 03, 2009
04:25 PM Post #7237970
| Linth that Great Egret is a Great way to start the new thread...thanks for starting it. I love the Snow Geese shots and brings back memories of a windy day when the migrating Snow and Canada Geese spent the night on our farm. They wiped out several acres of winter wheat but a small price to pay for the experience!
Dave...as always beautiful shots of the Blues and Goldfinches.
Red..That looks like a great place to visit...love the Buffalo!!
GP...Bunting envy here!
Sac...Those Blue Jays are a hoot!
Dirt...That is an adorable shot of the Dee!
Pelle...Awesome shot of the Hawk...well done!
Another beautiful day today...very sunny and a great day to be outdoors. Yesterday the House Finches arrived in numbers and I spotted the first Pine Siskin of the season. Today the Purple Finches and Starlings have arrived so it looks like all the winter birds are present and accounted for.
I spotted this American Kestrel across the field this morning...it was very far away but they are too beautiful to not try and get a shot.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 03, 2009
04:30 PM Post #7237987
| This Red-tailed Hawk was at the brush pile the other day. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 03, 2009
04:32 PM Post #7237991
| The Yellow-rumped Warbler was there too! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 03, 2009
04:33 PM Post #7237997
| Here is the Pine Siskin from yesterday. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 03, 2009
04:35 PM Post #7238001
| And a male House Finch..making himself at home! 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 03, 2009
04:47 PM Post #7238041
| HA HA Margaret...I would give it up but NOT be happy about!!
Wow lots of nice pics!! Must be Red-tailed Hawk time! I had to drive in to Avon and I saw the really huge one that sits along HWY 36. This thing is so HUGE!!!!!! It was soaring today and it still looked huge!
I was charging the batteries and I had 2 gorgeouse Blue Birds right outside the back window AND 2 does and a fawn too. I was so bad!! Need to get another pkg. of rechargeables.
Mourning Dove...we don't seem to have as many. Maybe due to increased hawk activity lately...
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
05:15 PM Post #7238143
| Great shots Rose! Love seeing the American Kestrel and Pine Siskin!
Nice one nanny! Yes when I had that type of camera I always had 2 sets of rechargeable batteries. So cool that you saw a fawn! |
ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2009
06:12 PM Post #7238350
| Beautiful photos everyone!!
I finally got one picture of our "first for the season" Robin.
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2009
06:14 PM Post #7238362
| We were sitting inside at the table when I watched this Bald Eagle coming close to the house. I took this photo through the window, just as he came over our yard. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2009
06:15 PM Post #7238366
| We're seeing more and more White-crowned Sparrows here. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
06:43 PM Post #7238469
| Nice shots duc! Love the White-crowned Sparrow and the Eagle. We are seeing a lot of robins right now and their very frisky! |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 03, 2009
09:29 PM Post #7239001
| Great start with the Egret, and the great mass of Snow Geese, Linth.
Dave I love your Bluebirds.
Pelle, great to see that wonderful shot of the Hawk, so glad he stayed for the photo shoot.
I see some of you are getting lots more birds, in your yard. Great to see them in pictures, form all of you.
It's suddenly very quiet here now. All the Sparrows are gone.The Junco have disappeared, but will return later in the season. I'm left with Blue Jays , Chickadees, Goldfinches, Hairy Woodpeckers, and Doves. Haven't seen the Downy in a while.
This is from the week before, when we got a few inches of snow.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 03, 2009
09:30 PM Post #7239004
| A Dark-eyed Junco. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 03, 2009
09:32 PM Post #7239010
| The Blue Jay. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 03, 2009
09:34 PM Post #7239014
| A Song Sparrow, from last week.. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 03, 2009
10:52 PM Post #7239338
| Very nice pics burn!
When will the Redpoll's be returning? |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 03, 2009
11:36 PM Post #7239467
| Thanks Pelle, the Redpolls should be here at the end of December. |
Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 04, 2009
02:15 AM Post #7239726
| Nice Shots Everyone!! Pelle great shot with your first Red-t Hawk pic!
I put up my first bird feeder 2 weeks ago, since snow will be coming soon, I wanted to see what bird's would visit the backyard this winter. If it were not for all of you on the DG's Birdwatcher's Forum, I'd have a long boring winter and no feeder knowledge ( thank you Ive learned a lot about them here). |
ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
11:49 AM Post #7240517
| Burn, it will be interesting to see if your Redpolls arrive early this year. I'm seeing most of our winter birds much earlier as are several of my friends. Great photos-they look so cute in the snow.
Here's a cute Oak Titmouse.
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
11:51 AM Post #7240525
| The birds are looking cute in the red berries. We rarely get snow so the berries are the best I can get for my winter photos. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
11:52 AM Post #7240531
| A Brewer's Blackbird. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
12:05 PM Post #7240587
| Burn...looks like we're gonna have to start calling you Brrrrrrr! Your snow pics are lovely and I am anxiously awaiting your Redpolls. I never tire of seeing them in the snow!
Duc...beautiful shots...that Oak Titmouse is a wallhanger!
Did I mention that the Goldfinches have arrived?
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
12:07 PM Post #7240592
| This is the first female Purple Finch of the season. Ain't it fun seeing the new arrivals?!! 
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 04, 2009
12:19 PM Post #7240634
| Wonderful thread, this will be my Holiday's enjoyment as I've more time to study different birds being seen from various regions. Can't pick a favorite for I love them all. The Snow Geese are new for me and I'm so happy to see them in large number. Thanks Al for sharing such picture. |
dirt_in_ozone7b
Renton, WA
November 04, 2009
02:08 PM Post #7241040
| Canadian goose with fall's color in the water.
Great pics all. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 04, 2009
02:21 PM Post #7241104
| Love the water especially in that shot. I assume this is an immature male Painted Bunting, since you can see some colors just starting on him. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 04, 2009
02:23 PM Post #7241112
| At the birdbath. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 04, 2009
02:23 PM Post #7241117
| Taking a drink. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 04, 2009
02:24 PM Post #7241122
| Grackle taking his turn at the bath. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 04, 2009
02:29 PM Post #7241147
| Black Vulture. I have not seen the numbers of birds as in previous years. One adult male Painted Bunting and a few immature males...spotted one Indigo so far. Maybe they will arrive later. I did see a couple of Robins soar overhead this morning. I did have a Hawk dive into the yard. It flew right over my head, but I was checking pics on my camera, and did not see it...all I heard was a "whoosh". I did catch a glimpse of it as it flew off. Birds were scarce for a long time afterwards.
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irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
November 04, 2009
02:52 PM Post #7241238
| Our feeder is up, but I think the visitors are the ones around here all winter. I hope we get our goldfinches back They were absent last winter. Love all the pictures. |
ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 04, 2009
03:30 PM Post #7241352
| Rose, enjoy the goldfinches. They're adorable. Congratulations on the finches too!
Dirt, beautiful goose photo.
GP, love your little bunting and you know I love that beautiful Grackle! Hope that hawk moves on away from your birds.
Iris, we love all birds-it doesn't matter if they're year round or visiting! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 04, 2009
04:27 PM Post #7241529
| Great shots everyone!!!
Duc, Love the Titmouse in the berries and the Brewers Blackbird!!
I love the Goldfinch and the female Purple Finch! I've had one here for a week.
GP, Great shots of the Painted Bunting!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
04:40 PM Post #7241566
| I am definitely enjoying all the birds...here is another Goldfinch...they pose so nicely! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
04:42 PM Post #7241575
| Here is a male Downy Woodpecker on a metal pole...they seem to have the ability to cling to anything. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
04:43 PM Post #7241578
| Here he is going after the sunflower hearts. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
04:45 PM Post #7241583
| The Titmouse couldn't see me shooting from inside the house so he posed nicely for awhile. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
04:46 PM Post #7241588
| A male Cardinal from the brush pile. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
04:48 PM Post #7241593
| A Field Sparrow from the same brush pile. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2009
05:24 PM Post #7241662
| Almost forgot the Red-winged Blackbird. They come by the dozens and clean out half the birdseed...then leave, thank goodness! 
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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
05:45 PM Post #7241716
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That one's an American Black Vulture - note the paler primaries*, and slightly shorter, broader wings
*more visible with the pic brightened, below!
Resin
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 04, 2009
09:16 PM Post #7242455
| Yes, I did know it was a Black Vulture, Resin...just wrote the wrong thing...thanks, I'll correct it. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 05, 2009
12:56 AM Post #7243178
| Great shots Rose! I especially love the Downy and Field Sparrow. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 05, 2009
10:19 AM Post #7243803
| Cool photos all!!
I have been hoping to see some fall migrating Purple Finch. So I am watching close! May go down to the lake today and see what I can find. Not a lot going on here right now. |
ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
01:33 PM Post #7244442
| Rose, your goldfinch is beautiful and the wps are soooo pretty. Love the titmouse, cardinal, sparrow and blackbird too! Wow, what a beautiful collection of birds.
So far I'm just seeing a handful of Cedar Waxwings, but hopefully more will arrive soon.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 05, 2009
01:34 PM Post #7244443
| Aww their gorgeous duc! |
ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
01:40 PM Post #7244469
| This flicker is driving me crazy. I'm trying to get more photos of it every day. It's got the color of the Yellow-shafted, but the red mustache of the Gilded Flicker. The only trouble is that the Gilded hasn't ever been seen this far north. Our local birders and Cornell Birds are still trying to decide if it may also be a hybrid. If only I had a longer lens!! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 05, 2009
01:46 PM Post #7244492
| We have had lots of action this morning. The Bald Eagle has returned, Cedar Waxwings are devouring the berries on the Red Cedar trees, had a Pileated Woodpecker land about 6 feet away from me, watched a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and actually saw the ruby dot on the top of the head!! The Robins are still coming through by the hundreds or more and have joined the Waxwings in eating all the berries in sight!
Couldn't get any good shots this morning due to distance or lighting but will share a few anyway. Here are a few Waxwings on the Cedar tree.
Duc...gorgeous shots!! Wow!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 05, 2009
01:48 PM Post #7244499
| Here is the Pileated in the shade...of course I forgot to zoom in!! 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 05, 2009
02:31 PM Post #7244601
| Not too many birds today at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Rookery. Only saw 4 species.
Yellow Crowned Night Heron.
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 05, 2009
02:32 PM Post #7244602
| Woodstork 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 05, 2009
02:33 PM Post #7244609
| Only saw 1 ibis. This one looks as if it has just about gotten all its adult feathers, just a little brown around the head. Either that or alot of mud! It was pulling apart a rotten railroad tie, looking for goodies. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 05, 2009
02:36 PM Post #7244619
| There is a group of young, unbanded, roseate spoonbills hanging around all the time. I saw more roseates this year than in any previous year. 
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 05, 2009
02:45 PM Post #7244637
| Bunches of great pics. Around here, I've seen no new birds.
Hack |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 05, 2009
03:56 PM Post #7244825
| Bsharf, Excellent photos!! I really love the Yellow-crowned Night Heron!
Rose, That is a great variety! |
ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 05, 2009
03:57 PM Post #7244830
| Rose, it sounds like you're really having a great birding day with all those birds! Hope you're able to get photos of that Kinglet soon. Your Waxwings are beautiful and that Pileated is amazing!! I've only photographed these beauties once and that was at one of our state parks. How exciting!!
Hack, your photos are wonderful too. Wow, what an assortment. |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 05, 2009
09:40 PM Post #7246014
| Hey, I don't know what happened to the "skip to new" feature on this thread, but someone's comment made me think I'd missed things and have just gone back to where I could have potenitally been diddled out of some truly amazing shots.
Pelle, the first shot of the Red-tailed Hawk is absolutely phenomenal. Well caught.
Red, that looks to be a very beautiful place overlooking the water.
Still hogging those Buntings, eh, GP?
Duc, the photo of the Oak Titmouse in amongst the berries is such a lovely pic. The photo of the Flicker is brilliant. How amazing to be able to see Bald Eagles cruising by as you sit at the table. Do I need to bring anything other than my camera and a toothbrush?
Rose, as always, your photos of your diverse range of birds are just wonderful. Fancy having a Pileated in your yard.
bsharf, what a great set of images. All fantastic, but I particularly like the one of the Roseate Spoonbill. What a treat.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 05, 2009
09:46 PM Post #7246028
| Oh my bsharf great shots!!!
Duc, thanks for encouraging me, about the early arrival of some of the winter birds in your area. I'll be on the lookout for the Redpolls and tell you, if they made it here earlier, should be interesting.
Rose, that must of been a thrill, to have that Pileated land so close to you. Your farm is a real haven. It has everything the birds need.
LoL, you can start calling Brrr, because that's just how I feel. I can't seem to warm up, this year. I refuse to face winter. But on the other hand I have to say, I prefer seeing the white stuff, to the brown landscape.
This pic of the Canada Geese, was taken in the middle of October.
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dirt_in_ozone7b
Renton, WA
November 05, 2009
10:24 PM Post #7246132
| love that yellow crowned heron and that flicker,
great shooting.
lovely geese, Burn.
this flicker very uneasy of me next to the rhody bush.
hawks have been hounding the birdies most every day.
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dirt_in_ozone7b
Renton, WA
November 05, 2009
10:49 PM Post #7246223
| Poecile rufescens rufescens
there are three subspecies of chestnut-backed Chickadees.
who knew. 
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dirt_in_ozone7b
Renton, WA
November 05, 2009
10:53 PM Post #7246236
| oregon junco.
holding on in a good windstorm.
ahh... November gloomy sticking lousy lovely rainstorms.
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
November 05, 2009
11:27 PM Post #7246328
| Snow Geese. 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
November 05, 2009
11:28 PM Post #7246331
| Snow Geese and Canadian Geese. 
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
12:36 AM Post #7246494
| Here are a few I snapped this week.
Hack
American Coot
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
12:38 AM Post #7246502
| Canada Goose
Hack
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
12:41 AM Post #7246510
| Bunch of Great Egrets
Hack
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
12:44 AM Post #7246518
| Great Blue Heron on a pine limb.
Hack
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
12:48 AM Post #7246533
| Rock Pigeon, I think.
Hack
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
12:49 AM Post #7246535
| Two pairs of Mallards.
hack
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TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
12:52 AM Post #7246543
| Another GB Heron.
Hack
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 06, 2009
01:15 AM Post #7246584
| Great Shots Everyone!! Hack that new camera kicks butt! I don't think Ive ever seen that many Great Egrets that close together, great capture on that one. |
TheHackster
Columbus, GA
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
02:22 AM Post #7246637
| Thinks Burd. I'm sure glad I got the 40D. Oh, and the egrets, I only showed a "line", there were really about 3x's that many.
Hack |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 06, 2009
07:34 AM Post #7246802
| Great shots everyone!
Dirt, I love the Flicker, Chestnut-backed Chickadee and Junco (Oregon Form)!
Hi adel, Those are beautiful Snow Geese!
Hack, I love the American Coot, Egrets and Herons! |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 06, 2009
07:52 AM Post #7246821
| Your Flicker is beautiful, dirt.
Oh boy, Hack, you're well and truly hooked, aren't you? Great shots.
Well, I've finally got something to post here. Young Kookaburra from today.
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MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 06, 2009
07:55 AM Post #7246825
| Adult Kookaburra. The beak is much bulkier on the adults and their is colouring more intense. There were three on a branch together, but too close for my lens to get them all in.
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MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 06, 2009
07:56 AM Post #7246826
| Looking straight at me. They are more than comfortable with human presence.
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MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 06, 2009
07:57 AM Post #7246827
| White-faced heron flying below the osprey nest.
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MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 06, 2009
07:58 AM Post #7246828
| Another of the White-faced Heron.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 06, 2009
08:07 AM Post #7246844
| Margaret, Those pics are incredible. I love that White-faced Heron and who doesn't love the Kookaburra's! |
MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 06, 2009
08:35 AM Post #7246883
| Picnickers don't like Kookaburras, Pelle. They're not shy about swooping down and relieving people of their food. I doesn't matter to the Kookaburra if a greasy barbequed snagger is still on a plate or about to be put into some unsuspecting mouth; anything is fair game. Scares the beejeebers out of kids and overseas visitors. LOL
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
08:59 AM Post #7246916
| Gorgeous shots everyone...such a treat to see birds from all over the country and world!
Here is a first in our yard yesterday...a Eurasian Collared Dove...that brings the total birds on the farm to 83 for the year so far! 
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Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 06, 2009
09:01 AM Post #7246917
| Ahhh, now I really dream of pinicking in Perth with my future grandchildren. But will be sure to bring lots and lots extra snacks. Thanks Margaret for sharing. Wonderful pix everyone. Too many I can't possibly remark on everyone's. Love, love that Flicker, although our State bird, I recalled I saw but one in late spring here. |
Lily_love
Central, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 06, 2009
09:02 AM Post #7246920
| Wow, such a number and the variety! Pretty dove, Rose. |
reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 06, 2009
12:23 PM Post #7247540
| American Pipit. 
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reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 06, 2009
12:28 PM Post #7247556
| Peeps, Least Sandpiper, I think. :) 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 06, 2009
12:53 PM Post #7247625
| Love the light blue on the Kookabura, Margaret. Congrats Rose on the new bird!
Hack, looks like you had a successful outing.
Here's a few pix from previous days.
White throated sparrows have arrived although they are not here every day. Talk about Camouflage. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 06, 2009
12:54 PM Post #7247628
| Here's Margaret's Blue Jay. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 06, 2009
12:54 PM Post #7247629
| And did someone say Purple Finch? This female visited yesterday.
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
01:06 PM Post #7247655
| Hard to tell here, but this was a flock of Falcons passing over. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
01:07 PM Post #7247657
| Another unfortunate Anole captured by a Grackle. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
01:08 PM Post #7247658
| Indigo Bunting. The Buntings are few and far between so far this year. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
01:09 PM Post #7247660
| Two White Ibis. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
01:09 PM Post #7247663
| Final pic, Turkey Vulture. 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
03:43 PM Post #7248010
| Am enjoying the pics you guys! Didn't get down to the lake yesterday. Thought I would go today but is a little chilly and down by the water I would be freezing!! Maybe tomorrow...
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
03:58 PM Post #7248045
| Nice shots GP...I'm wondering if the mild weather has delayed the arrival of the Buntings. I know the Indigos were here about a month longer than last year. I think they stayed here due to the abundance of natural food.
Nice shore birds Red.
Mrs. Ed...that is the cutest female Purple Finch. I love how they arrive and just pick up where they left off!! Love the camo White-throated and the Blue Jay with the Aussie accent!! LOL!
I thought all the winter birds had arrived but forgot about the Fox Sparrows...this one showed up today.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
04:03 PM Post #7248056
| Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is a Red-tailed Hawk...dark-phase. There are 3 of them that are in the area. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
04:04 PM Post #7248059
| Here is another one of them. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 06, 2009
04:50 PM Post #7248166
| Wow, so many great shots in just a few hours!!
Rose, Congratulations on getting the beautiful Eurasian Collared Dove!
Red, I love the Pipits!
Mrs Ed, Great camo shot and sweet female Purple Finch!
GP, I love the shots of the White Ibis and Vulture! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
05:51 PM Post #7248324
| I hope you are right, Rose...I will be very unhappy if I don't get my regular visitors here this winter. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 06, 2009
05:55 PM Post #7248334
| Hey Rose, do you get the American Tree Sparrows down there? I'll know it's winter when they and the redpolls arrive. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
06:00 PM Post #7248351
| Here's another bird I had today, a Hummingbird. 
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kniphofia
Ashington
United Kingdom
(Zone 8a)
November 06, 2009
07:37 PM Post #7248670
| I'll be starting a new thread tomorrow so bear with me please! |
Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
07:40 PM Post #7248677
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| Quoted: | | Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is a Red-tailed Hawk...dark-phase |
Yep, Red-tailed Hawk, first-year.
Please head to the new thread: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1053952/
Resin
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