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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:28 PM Post #4836424
| I'm going to go ahead and start a new thread with this guy/gal. He came this a.m., and again at noon all by him/herself. He's sleek, feathers looks like soft brown suade, finch-like beak, goldfinch-sized, maybe a little larger, was eating nyjer. Reminded me of a pine sisken, but wrong color. 
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:30 PM Post #4836430
| Another view. The legs are long. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
April 20, 2008
2:30 PM Post #4836432
| Thanks for starting the new thread!
Looks like female Brown-headed Cowbird to me.
Resin
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:31 PM Post #4836441
| One more view Resin. I originally thought catbird because of the solid color, but he's solid toffee-brown, no black. cowbird. . . hmmm. Thanks. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:33 PM Post #4836445
| Does look a little like a Catbird...here's one of mine. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
April 20, 2008
2:34 PM Post #4836450
| Sorry, nope! - Catbird has a thin bill, not finch-like
Resin
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:34 PM Post #4836451
| Catbird again. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:36 PM Post #4836462
| You must have super vision Resin...thanks for beginning the new thread OP. Here is a new bird for me that Resin just identified as a Prairie Warbler. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:37 PM Post #4836464
| Male Cardinal. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:38 PM Post #4836467
| Indigo Bunting male. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:39 PM Post #4836480
| Male Cardinal again. 
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:40 PM Post #4836485
| cow . . . cat . . . I agree with Resin. Thinner, longer body, finch beak. No meowing in my trees! I'll try to get another shot this evening. Last evening's visitors (I straightened the public baths with rocks!): 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:40 PM Post #4836486
| Painted Bunting male and female. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:41 PM Post #4836496
| Collared Dove. 
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:42 PM Post #4836498
| junco 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:43 PM Post #4836503
| This is almost like table-tennis...you serve one and I serve one...here's a Red-bellied Woodpecker. 
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:43 PM Post #4836504
| You are welcome gp. titmouse 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:44 PM Post #4836514
| Still some Goldfinch around. 
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:45 PM Post #4836521
| Wowzer! Great colors. They are so plain here. Just wait 'til the rosebreasted grosbeak lands this summer.
Looks closely! Three waxwings.
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:46 PM Post #4836523
| Closer-look at a Goldfinch. I have certainly enjoyed their stay this year. Last season I only saw a couple...this year I had dozens. 
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:48 PM Post #4836530
| Any tips for making my photos larger when you click on them in the thread? Do I have to change something in the camera? Thanks. Your serve gp. |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:49 PM Post #4836535
| Love the Waxwings. Had them here over the winter but was never given the opportunity for decent pics. I have only seen a Rose-breasted Grosbeak once, and it was the duller female (sorry girls). Last pic for now, close-up of a Mockingbird. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 20, 2008
2:51 PM Post #4836540
| What size are they, OP? I was wondering why yours were coming up smaller. I generally size mine to around 800X900.
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rogue_designer
Chicago, IL
April 20, 2008
2:54 PM Post #4836555
| Brave woodpecker at the suet today - chased away a couple starlings.
I'm guessing a female downy.
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rogue_designer
Chicago, IL
April 20, 2008
2:56 PM Post #4836561
| Second angle.
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
2:57 PM Post #4836570
| Thanks so much gp. I'll check into it. |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 20, 2008
3:35 PM Post #4836704
| A little hail isn't going to stop a Steller's Jay from pigging out. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 20, 2008
3:45 PM Post #4836735
| Nice job! Thanks for starting the new thread OP!
Wonderful pics everyone! |
OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
4:06 PM Post #4836807
| It's a pleasure pelle. |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
April 20, 2008
7:09 PM Post #4837499
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| Quoted: | | I'm guessing a female downy |
Yep!
Resin
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 20, 2008
7:49 PM Post #4837651
| Some more American Goldfinch showed up. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 20, 2008
8:21 PM Post #4837785
| Do you normally see alot of them adel? |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
April 20, 2008
8:25 PM Post #4837804
| A female bluebird. Males were too fast.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 20, 2008
8:31 PM Post #4837822
| Thanks OP for the new thread. Enjoy your pics everyone.
Well they were back again today, pretty soon, they'll have eaten all the ones on the ground too. That's good, we won't have to rake them up. I'm letting the birds do the Spring cleaning, this year.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 20, 2008
8:32 PM Post #4837831
| Too much of a mouthful. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 20, 2008
8:34 PM Post #4837843
| A Dark-Eyed Junco doing it's part. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 20, 2008
8:34 PM Post #4837844
| Nice Bluebird pic Mrs Ed!
burn, I love those Waxwings! Nice shots! |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 20, 2008
8:38 PM Post #4837863
| Song Sparrow pitching in to do his part, of the clean up. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
April 20, 2008
8:39 PM Post #4837866
| BURN, OMG… is that bare ground I see???? |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 20, 2008
8:45 PM Post #4837890
| Pelle thanks, I'm so glad they keep coming back. They're beautiful birds. Here another one. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 20, 2008
8:49 PM Post #4837908
| Mrs-Ed, Yippee yippee yah yah yey It finally surfaced. Still some snow left though but in certain area, I see crocus, and some shoots. Great time for the spring dance. |
OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 20, 2008
8:54 PM Post #4837936
| You are welcome burn. Those waxwings are regular little vacuums! Nada left on the trees. Glad spring has sprung in your neck of the woods.
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debilu
Fingerlakes Region, NY
(Zone 6a)
April 20, 2008
9:37 PM Post #4838261
| As always, everyone has nice pics, and I have a lot of catching up to do after being away awhile.
Here is a barred owl from a Birds of Prey weekend show. She is blind in one eye, and red eyed from my camera.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 20, 2008
9:45 PM Post #4838322
| She's beautiful! Thanks for showing her to us! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
9:46 PM Post #4838327
| Thanks for the new thread Op...enjoyed your "table tennis" with GP!
Nice pics everyone...enjoyed looking at them all!
Burn...so glad spring has arrived for you...and you still have the Waxwings!
Mrs Ed...Looks like you had a good birding day at your Mom's!
Debilu...Sweet Owl!
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:34 PM Post #4838630
| Nice start OP!! Great pics all!
Burn, glad to see the snow is almost gone!
2 Chipping Sparrows
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
April 20, 2008
10:35 PM Post #4838635
| Love the pictures folks. That Owl is neat.
I was watching the Robins working on their nest and got the following two pictures.
The first is Mr. Robin taking a break. I didn't think he could spot me where I was hiding...
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
April 20, 2008
10:38 PM Post #4838648
| but something tells me he knew I was there and wanted me to go away! 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
April 20, 2008
10:40 PM Post #4838657
| Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of my exciting find on friday.
I was out in back of my work eating lunch with a pair of Binoculars. We're in a small coastal town on the north shore of Massachusetts. Out back is a tidal canal. I spotted a "Dairy" Woodpecker so I was watching that when I heard a Crow caw, as I was turning towards the Crow, another bird was flying over the canal (40 feet from me). It was a Belted Kingfisher! I watched it perched in the tree for a few minutes, then it dove. Not sure if it was successful or not, but I couldn't concentrate when I got back into work.
I had seen one before, but that was in FL and it was just sitting on a wire as we drove past. This one was right where I work everyday! Yay! |
GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
April 20, 2008
10:40 PM Post #4838659
| These guys are a real nuisance, but they sure are beautiful. 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:41 PM Post #4838662
| OP, does this look like you bird? (2 shots) If so, it is a female Brownheaded Cowbird.
The first was shot through the screen on the window.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:42 PM Post #4838670
| #2 Female Cowbird
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:48 PM Post #4838696
| Very nice Nanny & GG! I love the Chipping Sparrows and the colors of the Grackles!
Shan...How cool is that and where is your camera when you need it?
Here are some pics from yesterday..the first is a White Crowned Sparrow.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:50 PM Post #4838701
| Barn Swallow 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:51 PM Post #4838711
| Male Cardinal sing his heart out in the tree top! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:53 PM Post #4838718
| Common Grackle 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:54 PM Post #4838722
| Mourning Dove 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:55 PM Post #4838728
| We still have a few of the Junco's around. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:56 PM Post #4838735
| Another Card 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
10:58 PM Post #4838745
| Blue Jay 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
11:00 PM Post #4838757
| Then Indigo Bunting flys off everytime he sees me...hopefully he will get used to me as GP said. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 20, 2008
11:01 PM Post #4838764
| And this is the best pic I've ever taken...THE END!! 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 20, 2008
11:14 PM Post #4838818
| LOL Rose nice finish to your series. |
debilu
Fingerlakes Region, NY
(Zone 6a)
April 21, 2008
6:24 AM Post #4839898
| lovely birds |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 21, 2008
6:35 AM Post #4839913
| Nice pics nanny, GG and Rose!
Thats great you saw a Kingfisher at work Shan!
Rose, Have you seen the Barn Swallow babies yet? |
OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
April 21, 2008
7:01 AM Post #4839951
| Yes Rose. Nice ENDing.
Oh yeh Nanny. That's her alright! Ms. Cowbird all by herself. No male in sight.
Wow. A kingfisher. They are so neat. Love their calls to each other.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 21, 2008
7:25 AM Post #4839983
| Thanks everyone...glad you liked the happy ending!! LOL!
Pelle...I haven't seen any eggs or babies yet as I keep forgetting to take a mirror and flashlight to the barn to check! I see them every year so I hope to get pics this year!
I think I have another pair of Eastern Phoebe's returning to a nest made on top of one of our porch lights last year! I had three nests made last year on top of light fixtures and sadly was not into birding and didn't have a clue who or what did the deed! This year I am more aware of what is going on around here! |
gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 21, 2008
7:27 AM Post #4839985
| Your Indigo is gorgeous, Rose...great color. You'll probably start seeing more and be sure to watch for the brown females. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 21, 2008
7:32 AM Post #4839992
| Thanks GP! I went thru your posts yesterday looking at all the females!! I keep thinking I am seeing them but can't be positive. It is driving me nuts looking for them and wanting to keep them around!! I kept taking pics of what I thought was the female only to find that they were female Goldfinches! You are so fortunate to have gotten so many great pics for so many months!! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 21, 2008
8:32 AM Post #4840146
| Got this photo of what I believe is a Laughing Gull at the shore the other day. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
April 21, 2008
10:15 AM Post #4840516
| Yep, Laughing Gull
Resin
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
10:46 AM Post #4840685
| Great pictures everyone.
Rose, love the pictures. Especially the end!
Pelle, fantastic shot of the Lauging Gull! Just beautiful.
Mr. Cardinal, from yesterday.
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
10:47 AM Post #4840699
| A Goldfinch from Sat. evening! Got his color now! 
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
10:53 AM Post #4840734
| Mr. Jay is dining on the little seeds that are in the center of these leaves as the emerge. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 21, 2008
11:58 AM Post #4841011
| Pelle...very cool shot of the Laughing Gull!
Thanks GG...Love your colorful birds as well!
Today is so gorgeous that I am working outside trying to get the porches and patio cleaned up for my potted plants!
I checked the barn and so far no eggs in any of the nests. The Barn Swallows will let me know by bomb diving me as soon as they start on the family. I saw them squabbling this morning and noticed another pair has moved onto the premises!! What entertaining birds...they are a comedy act for sure!!
Enjoy the day everyone...we will have rain for the next 4!!!
Here is a poor pic of a Spotted Sandpiper that was on our pond bank late yesterday. It is nice to see things start to come alive!!
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 21, 2008
12:06 PM Post #4841048
| Pelle...There are more American Goldfinch than normal. Normally I'm lucky to see two, this year so far there has been eight at a time. |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 21, 2008
2:03 PM Post #4841601
| White-crowned Sparrow...Golden-crowned Sparrow and Dark-eyed Junco 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 21, 2008
3:45 PM Post #4842061
| Very nice pics everyone! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 21, 2008
6:05 PM Post #4842640
| Wow Adel...I've never seen a Gold-crowned Sparrow. Are they summer residents in your area? |
PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
 April 21, 2008
6:16 PM Post #4842700
| Nice pics everyone.
Sorry been rather busy and haven't been around too much for some time.
Well snow is slowly melting away here and the bird migrations are in full swing now.
Here are a few pics I took this past weekend:
Tower, Tower - Snow Goose 1001 and 1002 request for permission to land
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:17 PM Post #4842705
| Thank You tower, Landing gear extended, Flaps at full, beginning final approach! 
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:18 PM Post #4842709
| Tower we have touch down (aka the Snow Goose has landed) 
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:19 PM Post #4842716
| Reverse thruster and Brakes at full 
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:22 PM Post #4842733
| Thank you for flying Snow Goose air, please select from any of our connecting flights. 
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:25 PM Post #4842745
| This little Song Sparrow wanted to get some attention by singing away beside me while I was taking shots of the Geese.
Doesn't he/she look miserable in the wind :)
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:27 PM Post #4842751
| A tree swallow at another location 
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:28 PM Post #4842758
| Turkey vulture soaring above where the tree swallow was. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 21, 2008
6:31 PM Post #4842766
| Oh SO COOL PC!!!! Such great pics!!!
Thanks so much for posting them!!! Their beautiful birds! |
PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:32 PM Post #4842769
| Pied billed grebe near by in the water. Rather noisy these little guys 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 21, 2008
6:38 PM Post #4842807
| The Pied -billed Grebe is adorable! Sorry I interrupted you. |
PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:41 PM Post #4842824
| Ooops, got mixed up and this Junco was near to the Geese.
Btw the pied billed grebe was the biggest challenge to get a shot of, that little bugger always dove under the water to pop up way off some seconds later. Took me often some time to find him again and until I aimed the camera was gone under with me cursing. Anyways after about one hour of trying I finally got some reasonable shots :) 
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:43 PM Post #4842827
| Thank Pelle and no problem :) |
Nanegoat66
Southeastern, CT
(Zone 6a)
April 21, 2008
6:45 PM Post #4842832
| That whole snow goose series was hilarious! Thank you.
Lots of great shots today, gang. I love coming here. |
PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
6:46 PM Post #4842837
| Personally I like this shot of the Grebe best, it kind of shows how difficult it can be to spot them. 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 21, 2008
6:54 PM Post #4842872
| Dellrose...Sibley shows our area as right on the line between winter range and summer. I've only seen them in the summer and fall. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 21, 2008
6:57 PM Post #4842893
| The Snow Goose series was hysterical w/ your commentary!
I can definitely see how the Grebes would be hard to photograph.
Do you mind telling us what equipment you were using to shoot these pics with? |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 21, 2008
7:02 PM Post #4842931
| A couple more pics of Golen-crowned Sparrows for dellrose 
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PanamonCreel
Dorval, QC
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
7:02 PM Post #4842932
| Nope don't mind Pelle,
Nikon D300 and all of the above picture where taken with the "SigMonster" (Sigma 300-800) lens. |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 21, 2008
7:03 PM Post #4842940
| === 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 21, 2008
7:11 PM Post #4842972
| Thank you PC!
adel, That last pic of the Golden-crowned Sparrow is really nice!
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 21, 2008
7:36 PM Post #4843100
| PC...looks like you were flying right next to the Snow Geese. And Pelle, nice shot of the Laughing Gull...nice pics everyone. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 21, 2008
8:52 PM Post #4843469
| Great pics Panamon and loved the commentary on the Snow Geese!
Adel...thanks for the pics of the Golden crowned Sparrow. I looked it up and they are not in this area at all! This will probably be the only one I'll ever see! |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 21, 2008
10:00 PM Post #4843874
| Pc great successful landing of the snow Geese series, great little Grebe too.
Nice shot Pelle.
Another new Sparrow today, White -throated Sparrow.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 21, 2008
10:08 PM Post #4843929
| And the Purple Finch made their appearance today. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 21, 2008
10:09 PM Post #4843936
| Again Purple Finches 
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
April 21, 2008
10:28 PM Post #4844072
| Great pictures everyone.
Loved the Snow Geese and the accompanying commentary Panamon. I'm glad you outwaited the Grebe. Great picture.
Adel, that Golden Crowned Sparrow is beautiful.
GG
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
(Zone 9a)
April 21, 2008
11:20 PM Post #4844517
| I saw my first ever Indigo Bunting today! I was so excited. My parents are visiting and my mom and I were talking on the patio and there he was. Of course, I didn't have my camera, and he only stayed long enough for me to identify him. Rose, I completely understand your excitement. I'm just dying to see this guy again! I enjoyed your pictures as always.
Adel, that golden-crowned sparrow is just beautiful.
PanamonCreel, love the Snow Geese!
GP, loved the Prairie Warbler shot. It's very artsy!
GG, I agree that the male grackles with their blue heads can be pretty. Starlings are pretty too. It's just too bad they're so nasty.
I really enjoyed all the photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
April 22, 2008
4:38 AM Post #4845130
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| Quoted: | | Another new Sparrow today, White Crowned Sparrow |
Oooops! White-throated Sparrow ;-)
Resin
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
April 22, 2008
5:53 AM Post #4845154
| Congratulations on the Indigo! I remember what a thrill it was when I saw the first one. Wait till you see a Painted Bunting! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 22, 2008
7:20 AM Post #4845263
| burn, Nice pic of the male & female Purple Finches! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 22, 2008
7:52 AM Post #4845378
| Burn I am so happy to see ground and sun in your pics. You are getting some wonderful birds now...thanks for the pics!
Elphaba!! Wow...I am so happy for you! Now you will be looking for that little guy everywhere you go in your yard! His color is something else isn't it!! I keep looking for the females but if I've seen one I don't know it!!
Gardenpom...I know the Painted's show up in our area and if I ever see one I would have to post the announcement in CAPS!! |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
April 22, 2008
1:50 PM Post #4847404
| Thanks everyone, it feels so goooooooood to see the snow go away. And see the new arrivals also. I might be a bit early, but I put out the Hummingbird feeder already. but then May is just a few days away. Can't wait
Elphaba so happy for you, on your sighting of the Indigo Bunting. Hope he comes back for you.
Resin, thanks for correction, on Sparrow. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 22, 2008
2:13 PM Post #4847514
| My goodness, lots of great pics here! I have been getting caught up after doing some much need work out in the flower beds!
These are from a couple days back.
Cardinal
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 22, 2008
2:17 PM Post #4847531
| Chipping Sparrow
No shortage of these guys around here, I tell ya! Popping out of the woodwork.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 22, 2008
2:19 PM Post #4847538
| I found where the Butter Butts hang out in the evening!
Yellow Rumped Warbler (not great, they need to learn to sit still.)LOL
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 22, 2008
2:20 PM Post #4847542
| I have done more Flicker Stalking too...
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
2:45 PM Post #4847629
| The rain has made the Piglets (Goldfinch) hungrier than normal. Poor pic...long range in poor light through the window. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
April 22, 2008
3:32 PM Post #4847803
| holy moly!!! |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
April 22, 2008
3:34 PM Post #4847810
| Ditto!!! |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
3:42 PM Post #4847834
| A little bit better pic of the Piglets. The pic doesn't show the ones on the ground and the ones on the limb holding the sack feeder (at least a dozen more waiting their turn) 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 22, 2008
3:51 PM Post #4847872
| Oh my gosh that hysterical adel! You need more socks!
Nice pics everyone!
nanny, Thanks for stalking the Flicker! |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
April 22, 2008
4:40 PM Post #4848085
| I make it 22 Am. Goldfinches, plus 2 Pine Siskins, in that pic!
Resin
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
April 22, 2008
5:40 PM Post #4848350
| Did a recount - made it 24 this time!
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
April 22, 2008
5:52 PM Post #4848393
| Lots of exciting NEWs for people. Congrats everybody! I learned something new today. This woodpecker was making an incredible racket, drumming on the open-sided feeder. I didn't know what it was - Resin executed the ID - Yellow Bellied Sapsucker. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 22, 2008
5:54 PM Post #4848406
| Congratulations sybil! How many different woodpeckers have you seen now? |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
5:57 PM Post #4848421
| Pelle...Took your advice and put out another sock. The following 4 pics shows most of the Finch and siskin that are here at one time...Pic 1 on stage. 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
6:00 PM Post #4848430
| pic 2...In the wings 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
6:01 PM Post #4848437
| pic 3...Back stage 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
6:03 PM Post #4848446
| and pic 4...in the orchestra pit 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
April 22, 2008
6:06 PM Post #4848459
| That is a herd of Goldfinch!!! Unbelievable! |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
6:06 PM Post #4848460
| and a couple of Juncos and a Sparrow thrown in. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 22, 2008
6:07 PM Post #4848461
| Wow, its amazing how many American Goldfinch you have! |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
April 22, 2008
6:09 PM Post #4848473
| This is the first time I've seen more than a couple of American Goldfinch at a time. I've always had a lot of Lesser Goldfinch. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
April 22, 2008
6:39 PM Post #4848586
| Very soon:
*** Mrs Ed will be starting the new Daily Pics*** |
wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
April 22, 2008
6:46 PM Post #4848612
| The Goldfinches must passing through Adel, I had a tree full some time back. I have a nesting pair now, makes me wonder if they drop a pair off on each stop!
Wonderful pics everyone else!
The sun in the last two days has had me out taking lots of pics, but more bees etc than birds. I got a Goldfinch which landed on a pile of rubbish, I saw it taking it's nesting material across the road into a dense tree after picking up grass roots again.
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
April 22, 2008
6:51 PM Post #4848624
| And here we go…
C'mon over to Thread 98!
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
April 23, 2008
8:03 AM Post #4851310
| pelle: How many different woodpeckers have I seen? I don't know - I can't tell one individual from another! :)
Pileated
Downy
Hairy
YB sapsucker
More?
adelbertcat: Those aren't goldfinches. They are redpolls in goldfinch disguise. Either that or you have the best thistle seed in town!!!
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