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chris8796
Dunlap, IL
November 06, 2009
06:45 PM Post #7248509
| Great pics in the last thread.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1053157/
I will get the party started with a Northern Flicker that came for a drink this morning.
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chris8796
Dunlap, IL
November 06, 2009
06:46 PM Post #7248514
| Here is another shot. I like the gold accents with the light hitting him this way. 
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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
07:42 PM Post #7248684
| Nice pics!
| Quoted: | | the light hitting him this way |
Actually the light hitting her this way . . . no black 'moustache', so it's a female ;-)
Resin
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
07:55 PM Post #7248721
| Thanks for the new thread Chris...I just love those Flickers! I was out all morning today trying to get a shot of one...I was so frustrated as they kept landing in trees behind me!! I wish I could get them to come to the waterer or feeders.
GP...congrats on the the Hummer on the last thread...lucky you!
Marna...to answer your question: I have never seen an American Tree Sparrow... I know they get them in the northern part of the state. Do you have them in your area?
Resin...thanks for the ID on the hawks on the previous thread!
I got this shot at the brush pile today and I think it is the same male Cardinal that I photographed last winter. You can see he has a deformed beak. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
08:00 PM Post #7248734
| A White-crowned Sparrow from the same area. 
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bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
November 06, 2009
08:06 PM Post #7248748
| From the previous thread:
Margaret, that Kookaburra is really something!
rose, that Eurasian Collared Dove sure looks nice. Easy on the eyes.
reddirtretiree, I've never seen an American Pipit. Nice pic.
gardenpom, last week-end I road as a motorcycle marshall for a bicycle event and saw lots of vultures, but didn't have my camera. Well, I went back on the route the other day and didn't see the first one.
rose, just the other day I saw some kind of hawk make an attempt to land on a street sign, right by my house. But some littler bird chased it away.
Hack
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
08:12 PM Post #7248761
| LOL Hack...it is amazing to see a little bird chase a Hawk!! The Red-winged Blackbirds nested on our farm this year and would not allow any Hawks to fly over!!
We still have Cedar Waxwings!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
November 06, 2009
08:13 PM Post #7248767
| The Waxwings are eating the berries on the Red Cedar (Juniper) trees. 
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irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
November 06, 2009
08:14 PM Post #7248773
| Our regular feeder visitors are active; white breasted nuthatch, chickadee, tufted titmouse. No other type of sparrow although I know they should be in the area. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 06, 2009
08:30 PM Post #7248845
| Hey Rose,
Yes I got the Tree sparrows last year in the winter. Only a few here, but they were everywhere in less urban areas. I counted a bunch for the backyard bird count. Cute little things.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 06, 2009
11:34 PM Post #7249359
| Great pics of the Flicker Chris; Thanks for starting the new thread!
Nice shots of the flying Waxwings Rose!
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reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 07, 2009
10:41 AM Post #7250106
| Got home after being gone for a week and the Bluebirds were still checking out the box. In fact, there were 3 this morning. Also had some House Finches and Cowbirds in the yard. Haven't seen either for awhile. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
11:44 AM Post #7250272
| Wonderful photos in the last thread everyone!!
Chris, great photos to start this new thread. That Flicker is a beauty.
Rose, that Cardinal is stunning and the White crowned is beautiful. Love the waxwings!
Iris, you have a pretty bunch of birds at your feeder!
Red, your BB is beautiful. Glad they're still checking on the house.
This Brewers Blackbird looked pretty in the sunlight.
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
11:46 AM Post #7250277
| We took a drive around the northerly end of our lake (Clear Lake) and enjoyed seeing some of our many Coots. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
11:47 AM Post #7250283
| We just found a few Great Egrets along the shore. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
11:48 AM Post #7250286
| I believe this little one was a Snowy Egret among the Mallard ducks. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
11:50 AM Post #7250292
| This Great Blue Heron looked pretty hunting for food. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
11:50 AM Post #7250293
| Here's another one. 
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chris8796
Dunlap, IL
November 07, 2009
12:46 PM Post #7250433
| I like that last Heron pic, with the neck feathers fluffed
Got out for a hike this morning to take advantage of the unseasonable weather here. I saw quite of few birds but the lighting wasn't cooperating. I missed my chance to get a good picture of a wood thrush. These cedar wax wings were problaby the best photo of the morning and I had higher hopes for it when I was shooting it.
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
01:48 PM Post #7250579
| Chris and Rose, I LOVE the Cedar Waxwings. That flicker is fabulous.
Duc, saw most of the same kind of birds yesterday and didn't get a single decent pic! Great job!
I went to Arthur Storey Park to check it out. I intend to go back in the spring to see the Orange Bishops in full color. It doesn't look like much when you get there, but the number and variety of birds was amazing!
I took a bunch that I like of this hawk. I would guess Red-tailed. It was perched right above the path. Here's a pic of it in owl pose.
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
01:51 PM Post #7250583
| It looks like he's giving me the evil eye in this one which he did plenty of times, but actually he's looking up at a yellow-rumped warbler that landed right above him. 
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
01:52 PM Post #7250584
| Last one, I promise! I like this one b/c he has one of his claws drawn up. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
02:34 PM Post #7250682
| Elphaba, that hawk is a beauty! I think I like that first fluffed up one the best. Looks like you're really being watched closely.
Chris, I wouldn't be disappointed getting those pretty Waxwing photos-great job. |
bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
04:06 PM Post #7250871
| I was walking along the lake in Kissimmee, Florida this morning. This single Sandhill Crane was on the grass, only ten feet from the sidewalk. I could tell that something wasn't right, since it was by itself and too close to people.
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
04:11 PM Post #7250882
| It jumped up on one leg, and I saw that the other leg was held tight to the body. I guess it had a broken leg or mangled foot. It doesn't seem to be making any effort to fly. I stopped a park worker, who told me that the decision was made to leave it alone, and it had been hanging around for 2 weeks. Sad. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 07, 2009
04:46 PM Post #7251003
| Ahhh, poor Crane. I wonder if a local rehabilitator had been contacted to help that poor bird. Seems like they should be watching it to see if it's eating. |
Elphaba
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
05:02 PM Post #7251038
| It might recover and do fine. That's probably why they decided to leave it alone. I have my fingers crossed for it. |
reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 07, 2009
06:36 PM Post #7251270
| Species survive just fine without man's interference. Nature is more in tune with the survival of species rather than individuals. In fact, it's human intervention that has caused the demise of most, if not all, avian species in historic times.
There are still plenty of Sandhills and they are doing fine. I saw thousands a couple of days ago. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
10:01 PM Post #7251809
| Wow. I've never seen so many Sandhills in one place. Are those in the middle of migration? Florida has 2 populations of Sandhills. One group are year round residents. The other group comes for the winter. |
Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:20 PM Post #7251862
| Nice Shots All! Went looking for better pictures of Double-crested Cormorants, found the Cormorants and some unexpected birds also. I'll start off with a large group of sunning Cormorants. 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:21 PM Post #7251864
| lil closer 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:22 PM Post #7251868
| An ok photo, but most were out of range for a good shot. 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:23 PM Post #7251869
| Canada Geese 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:25 PM Post #7251872
| Ruddy Duck, had to keep waiting for him to surface, long shot again. 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:26 PM Post #7251875
| more Canada's 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:27 PM Post #7251877
| Ring-billed Gull 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:29 PM Post #7251883
| The Ruddy was a new one, and so were these Snow Bunting's in (winter plumage) they just showed up out of nowhere while I was giving up on the Ruddy. 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:30 PM Post #7251887
| pic 2 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 07, 2009
10:31 PM Post #7251888
| Last shot. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 08, 2009
07:13 AM Post #7252480
| Size comparison...White-winged Dove and Collared Dove. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 08, 2009
07:14 AM Post #7252483
| Mockingbird in early morning sun. 
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MargaretK
PERTH
Australia
November 08, 2009
10:01 AM Post #7252733
| Lovely photos, Burd. That's sure a large congregation of Cormorants.
Love the Mockingbird, GP.
Young Kookaburra on the clothesline this morning.
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 08, 2009
01:45 PM Post #7253245
| Thanks, Margaret. If I had seen this Osprey just a few seconds sooner, I would have gotten a great pic. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 08, 2009
01:48 PM Post #7253253
| Here a two Painted Buntings, young males or possibly females. We are expecting nasty weather when that hurricane gets closer, so I won't be outside much early this week.
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bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
November 08, 2009
11:21 PM Post #7254842
| rose, I like the waxwings - pretty.
reddirtretiree - nice capture, BB in flight!
ducbucln - I've been lots of Coots, too.
chris8796 - those Cedar Wax Wings look real nice.
Burd - WOW, you were busy. Those Double-crested Cormorants reminded me of the ones I've been seeing.
gardenpom, cool, two with one shot - White-winged Dove and Collared Dove. How does a regular ole mourning dove compare in size to those two?
MargaretK - I still think that Young Kookaburra is one unique looking character.
I sat for a little while and only saw male and female cardinals late this evening. I had an excess of Safflower seed so I filled many of my feeders with it.. I don't think it is as good an attractant as my other seeds mixes.
Hack
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 09, 2009
07:47 AM Post #7255328
| I think the Mourning Dove is just a tad smaller than the White-winged, Hack. |
Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
07:53 AM Post #7255338
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| Quoted: | | I think the Mourning Dove is just a tad smaller than the White-winged |
Yep, smaller overall (lighter weight), but actually slightly longer, because of their long tail.
Resin
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reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 09, 2009
10:08 AM Post #7255624
| Bluebird from yesterday. Had some decent activity around my feeders for the first time this fall. House Finches, Goldfinches and Junco's showed up. Also had some WP's and waxwings, but couldn't get a pic of the waxwings. Did get a pic of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. 
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reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 09, 2009
10:12 AM Post #7255632
| House Finch outside the study window. 
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reddirtretiree
Norman, OK
November 09, 2009
10:16 AM Post #7255649
| Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. 
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tigerlily
Tiller, OR
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
11:47 AM Post #7255950
| There used to be a time I filled the feeders a couple times a day, but now they don't even need it once a week. I don't know what's going on, but I sure miss my birds!
I did have a flock of Golden-crowned Kinglet's come through yesterday, but they seldom sit still in the open, so are hard to get a decent shot of.
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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
03:02 PM Post #7256632
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| Quoted: | | There used to be a time I filled the feeders a couple times a day, but now they don't even need it once a week |
Depends on the amount of natural food available. If there's been a good seed crop on lots of things, you won't get many birds visiting. If it's been a poor seed year, you'll have lots of hungry visitors.
Resin
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 09, 2009
03:04 PM Post #7256638
| Chris...beautiful flicker shot at the start of the thread!
We know I love all of them everybody!
I have the same thing goin on here tigerlily. I don't have to refill for days sometimes. Maybe because of the realitively nice weather??
It has been so warm here the last couple of days the Blue Birds are out all over...
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tigerlily
Tiller, OR
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
06:22 PM Post #7257242
| Resin, I understand all that, but there are very few song birds to be seen ANYWHERE in my area, let alone my own yard, and I'm hearing the same from around the state. |
sacarvounis
Mashpee, MA
November 09, 2009
06:34 PM Post #7257277
| Great shots everyone...love the flicker shot, Chris. I seldom see females in my yard for some weird reason. I love flickers; they are fun to watch. I have the usual titmice, nuthatches, chickadees & downies. It hasn't been cold enough for the more unusual birds to come to the feeders. Here's one of my year 'round residents: 
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thebestmissy
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
07:16 PM Post #7257441
| Female Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker
I found a couple hanging out near a flock of Meadowlarks on Saturday and Sunday.
I took this photo this past weekend near Hamilton, TX.
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thebestmissy
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
07:20 PM Post #7257462
| This might qualify as an awful bird photo, but I'll have you know these pretty little Spotted Towhees are fond of thickets, which makes them hard to photograph:) I hope you don't mind the pic. This was taken near Hamilton, TX this past weeekend. 
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thebestmissy
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
07:23 PM Post #7257470
| Here's a Northern Mockingbird that was very cooperative. This was taken near Hamilton, TX this past weeekend. 
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thebestmissy
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
07:32 PM Post #7257508
| Can you find both of the Yellow-rumped Warblers?
This was taken near Hamilton, TX this past weeekend.
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bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
November 09, 2009
07:54 PM Post #7257603
| Usual birds. Snapped this mama Cardinal at one of my feeders.
Heavy overcast, winds getting up. I can tell there's a hurricane in the Gulf.
Hack
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thebestmissy
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
08:05 PM Post #7257668
| White-crowned Sparrow
This was taken near Hamilton, TX this past weeekend.
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thebestmissy
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
November 09, 2009
08:08 PM Post #7257684
| One of the many Meadowlarks I saw this past weekend near Hamilton, TX.
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bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
November 09, 2009
08:18 PM Post #7257724
| female House Sparrow.
Hack
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bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
November 09, 2009
08:21 PM Post #7257743
| Carolina Chickadee.
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Hack
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 09, 2009
09:51 PM Post #7258086
| Nice assortment, everyone.
Great flicker pic Chris. Thanks for the new thread.
A Goldfinch, in the backyard.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 09, 2009
09:54 PM Post #7258093
| Hairy Woodpecker, in the crabapple tree. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
November 09, 2009
09:57 PM Post #7258103
| The picky Blue Jay, opening his peanut. He flew off with a peanut and came back with it, to exchange it for another one. ;) 
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VA_Wild_Rose
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 09, 2009
11:42 PM Post #7258577
| I went to Chincoteague Island, VA this past weekend... one of my favorite places!
A couple of photos from the trip... overall very satisfying, with over 800 shots taken in all!
A Great Egret and his reflection at sunrise...
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VA_Wild_Rose
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 09, 2009
11:44 PM Post #7258586
| Double-crested Cormorants drying their wings... so cool when they do that!
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VA_Wild_Rose
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 09, 2009
11:45 PM Post #7258592
| A Great Blue Heron on his roost at sunrise... 
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VA_Wild_Rose
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 10, 2009
12:04 AM Post #7258680
| Maybe some help with this one...
A plover of some sort???
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 10, 2009
01:14 AM Post #7258867
| Nice Shots Everyone! May be a Semipalmated Plover VA Rose. Couple pics from a quick walk through the marsh Sunday.
Rusty Blackbird
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 10, 2009
01:15 AM Post #7258869
| Cedar Waxwings 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 10, 2009
01:17 AM Post #7258875
| Slightly blurry Black-capped Chickadee. 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 10, 2009
01:19 AM Post #7258880
| I believe this is a juvenile Sharp-shinned Hawk, it was smaller than the Cooper's Ive seen about a foot long. 
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Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 10, 2009
01:20 AM Post #7258881
| One more same Hawk. 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 10, 2009
10:54 AM Post #7259679
| I have lost trck of what I have posted over the last couple of weeks...I know I am surprise too!! LOL
Any if I am repeating I do apologize!
A very handsome male Downy Woodpecker...
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 10, 2009
10:54 AM Post #7259680
| and a Tufted Titmouse... 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 10, 2009
10:56 AM Post #7259683
| The female Red-bellied Woodpecker has tried to stop in but the male always chases her away. :( 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 10, 2009
10:58 AM Post #7259695
| I got this bad shot yesterday out in the backyard but I am not postive on who it is ... 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:19 AM Post #7259754
| Great photos once again everyone!!
My noisy, but pretty, Brewers Blackbirds looked pretty in the trees.
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:21 AM Post #7259758
| This Bald Eagle landed on top of a tree yesterday, but didn't stay long enough for better photos. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:23 AM Post #7259763
| Found this Mockingbird sitting on top of the same tree that I've found it for several years now. These birds are sure brave, we walked our dogs right past it and the bird just sat there enjoying the morning sun. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:24 AM Post #7259767
| This Mockingbird was also enjoying the sun. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:25 AM Post #7259770
| We can always expect a visit from the year round Quails. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
11:27 AM Post #7259772
| This White-crowned Sparrow was enjoying the chopped nuts in the feeder. 
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Galanthophile
North East England
United Kingdom
(Zone 8a)
November 10, 2009
11:46 AM Post #7259826
| About five long tailed tits turned up in my garden today, the first time I've ever seen any which was a thrill. 
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Galanthophile
North East England
United Kingdom
(Zone 8a)
November 10, 2009
11:47 AM Post #7259832
| Another long tailed tit 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 10, 2009
12:11 PM Post #7259937
| That's an interesting bird, Galanthophile...beautiful shots, ducbucIn! Love the Eagle. Nothing much around here today...had a swarm of Grackles, which made a racket. Here's a Turkey Vulture. 
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bltefft
Columbus (Ga)
United States
November 10, 2009
02:13 PM Post #7260290
| It is pouring down rain here - POURING!. And yet, I was surprised at how much activity was happening around my feeders, in the pouring rain - I guess the birds are not as influenced by the rain as much as I am. Out in the rain I definitely saw House Finches, Carolina Chickadees, Carolina Wrens, Cardinals, Goldfinches and House Sparrows. Immediately outside my door, to the right, under my wheelchair porches' roof is a Tea Olive bush and it was literally "alive" with birds. I'm gonna scatter of seed on my porch (may even hang a tube feeder) for the birds that "have sense enough to get out of the rain".
So, I stayed in and have enjoyed seeing all the bird photos online here at DG.
burn_2007 - nice capture of the Hairy WP. I've never seen one, I always see Downy WPs.
VA_Wild_Rose - I really liked the composition of the egret and its shadow at sunrise.
nanny_56 - I particularly enjoyed the male Downy WP and Tifted Titmouse - nice.
ducbucln - better photos of the Bald Eagle - the one you took looks real good to me. And the White-crowned Sparrow was sweet, too.
Galanthophile - congrats on the lifer. I've never seen a long tailed tit, either.
gardenpom - Nice Turkey Vulture. Whenever I go somewhere without my camera, I see lots of them. But, I have yet to see one when I have my camera. When I finally do, it will be a lifer for me - as far as the pic is concerned, that is.
Bye Ya'll
Hack
Edited for spelling errors. Hope I got 'em all.
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 10, 2009
05:58 PM Post #7260963
| Galanthophile, your Long-tailed Tit is just beautiful!! I'd sure love to see one here.
GP good one of the Vulture. Wish you'd have gotten a photo of the Grackles. I got so excited when another birder here in our area spotted 3 of the long-tailed Grackles-rare for us. Still haven't seen one myself though. |
Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
November 10, 2009
06:34 PM Post #7261063
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| Quoted: | | A plover of some sort??? |
Yep, Semipalmated Plover
Resin
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VA_Wild_Rose
Fredericksburg, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 10, 2009
08:18 PM Post #7261439
| Thanks! Male or female? Or do they look the same?
I saw some other near this one but the were plainer and more camoflaged.
I was thinking they were females, and this was a male. |
Burd_Fotos
Sandusky, OH
November 11, 2009
01:28 AM Post #7262353
| VA Rose your S. P. is in (winter plumage) by now, and I think males and females pretty much look the same. Easier to tell juveniles apart from adults. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 11, 2009
10:18 AM Post #7263030
| I came across a small group of White-throated Sparrows under some brush while out walking on Monday. This was the best that i could get! 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 11, 2009
10:19 AM Post #7263035
| Crow in the back yard... 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
November 11, 2009
10:19 AM Post #7263036
| and its buddies! 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:35 AM Post #7263082
| Adult male and immature male Painted Buntings. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:36 AM Post #7263084
| Closer look at the adult male. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:36 AM Post #7263086
| Immature about to bathe. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:37 AM Post #7263088
| After the bath. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:38 AM Post #7263090
| Gull flyover. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:38 AM Post #7263093
| Closer shot of one Gull. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:39 AM Post #7263099
| Barely got this Heron. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:39 AM Post #7263103
| A gathering of Grackles. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:40 AM Post #7263105
| Blue Jay. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
10:41 AM Post #7263111
| "Clear the way to the feeder...I'm coming through!" 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 11, 2009
12:04 PM Post #7263386
| Nice pics GP! Love those Buntings!
Great shots everyone!! |
Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)
November 11, 2009
01:22 PM Post #7263689
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| Quoted: | | Male or female? Or do they look the same? |
Sexes fairly similar on Semipalmated Plover. Your photo is an adult winter, the drabber ones would be first-winter immatures. In summer, the breast band is black.
| Quoted: | | Closer shot of one Gull |
Laughing Gull
Resin
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 11, 2009
01:24 PM Post #7263697
| Yes, I do believe I head some laughing as they flew over, Resin. Thanks you, Pelle!!!
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sacarvounis
Mashpee, MA
November 11, 2009
01:42 PM Post #7263787
| Solo bluebird today...not sure where the other 4 are... 
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sacarvounis
Mashpee, MA
November 11, 2009
01:44 PM Post #7263797
| Another shot...
Raw, windy day...winter is at the door!
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 11, 2009
03:22 PM Post #7264197
| Boo Winter!
Well since there's lots of blue on this thread (painted buntings, blue jays, bluebirds), I'll add another Blue Jay.
These birds are so funny with their daily peanut routine. This one landed every time with the tail feather spread. There were starlings in the area, wonder if it was trying to make itself look bigger.
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 11, 2009
03:23 PM Post #7264203
| Here's another.
Probably the closest I'll get to one of those in flight shots! LOL
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 11, 2009
03:24 PM Post #7264213
| Next up… one of those crazy Starlings, in a very polka-dotty phase right now. They pretty much leave as soon as they've finished the suet.
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 11, 2009
03:26 PM Post #7264223
| And this week marks the return of the Red-bellied woodpecker. I've had just one female here daily. She's pretty funny sometimes. She'll take a seed, then fly over to the tree and either hide it or use the tree to help her crack it open. Here she is with a seed. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 11, 2009
03:26 PM Post #7264225
| And here she is at the tree. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
November 11, 2009
03:29 PM Post #7264237
| And lastly, a second female Purple Finch has joined the first one. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 11, 2009
03:32 PM Post #7264249
| She is beautiful Mrs Ed!!
Nice shots sacar!! |
sacarvounis
Mashpee, MA
November 11, 2009
04:38 PM Post #7264459
| Thanks, Pelle. I am practicing with my new camera...it is exciting!
I love the shots of the red-bellies, Mrs. Ed. I have them here, too and they are so much fun to watch. I have a pair here now and usually have more once it gets really cold. They don't like the suet as much as they like the berry/nut mix that I put out. I love that they will allow the smaller birds to feed without making a fuss...they are very sweet. Wow...purple finches!!! I hardly EVER see them around here. Lucky you...I am jealous! |
ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2009
06:12 PM Post #7264748
| Nanny, great shots of the crows.
GP, I'm so jealous of those beautiful buntings!! Love, love, love those Grackles!! Pretty Jays too! Nice work!
Sacarvounis very pretty photos of the BBs! Hope it doesn't get too cold there.
Mrs. Ed, love the Jay photos and the Starling is really pretty. We have just a few Starlings here too and I love the spots. Beautiful wp shots-wow.
This Dark-eyed Junco was keeping an eye on the suet.
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2009
06:13 PM Post #7264749
| Here's another Junco. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2009
06:14 PM Post #7264754
| Here's a California Thrasher enjoying it's daily berries. 
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ducbucln
Kelseyville, CA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2009
06:15 PM Post #7264756
| A California Quail. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
November 11, 2009
07:18 PM Post #7264961
| Great shots duc! I especially love the 2nd one of the Junco. Those Oregon forms are so pretty!
Wonderful shots on this thread guys!!
We're of to a New Thread here:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1055444/
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