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bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 5, 2008
4:16 PM Post #4910551
| Time for a new thread. We came from [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Here is a white-throated sparrow. The flock arrived about 2 weeks ago.
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bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 5, 2008
4:18 PM Post #4910556
| Another recent arrival: chipping sparrow 
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bebop2
Van Etten, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 5, 2008
4:18 PM Post #4910559
| A pair of mourning doves 
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 5, 2008
4:23 PM Post #4910578
| Great start. Great pic of the white-throated sparrow. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 5, 2008
4:24 PM Post #4910582
| Great job bebop! Wonderful pics!
Thanks for starting the new thread! |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 5, 2008
4:42 PM Post #4910669
| Blue Jay looking for his afternoon peanut. GM :) 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 5, 2008
4:43 PM Post #4910678
| Very pretty GM! |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 5, 2008
5:59 PM Post #4911034
| And my Gray Catbird has returned!!!
GM :)
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 5, 2008
5:59 PM Post #4911038
| Lincoln's Sparrow, IDed by Resin on the new Bird ID forum.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 5, 2008
6:04 PM Post #4911071
| Very cool guys! Nice pics! |
wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 5, 2008
6:12 PM Post #4911110
| Talking about peanuts, yesterday my Pheasant followed me when I went to put more peanuts in the silo. I had already put the last of some oats on the ground, but he wanted peanuts first. I gave him a few, then he went back to eat the oats! Later I had him eating bread from my hand, and he was more gentle than the first attempt, lol.
Yesterday the female Blackbird was gathering nesting materials for the next nest. I watched to see where she flew to, but too clever for that, she ran along the ground until out of sight! I haven't seen the young from the first lot yet.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 5, 2008
6:33 PM Post #4911194
| Feeding pheasants by hand?
Oh you've got to have someone take a pic of that! |
wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 5, 2008
7:41 PM Post #4911420
| I will see if that can be arranged pelle!
This Mistle Thrush was collecting outside my front window on the dug area a week ago, has a mouthful of moss too from the 'grass'. It looks to have blue on it but that I think is because it was through double glazing and it was dull. The ones I had last year weren't this pale, they had the 'c' shape heavy dots on buff but this one has large blobs on white, it's back was grey too. 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 5, 2008
7:44 PM Post #4911430
| it's back. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 5, 2008
8:01 PM Post #4911500
| Very nice! |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 5, 2008
8:30 PM Post #4911596
| bebop - great start!!! Thanks. :) |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 5, 2008
9:26 PM Post #4911854
| Some really great photos on the last few threads.
Thanks for starting the new thread bebop, and nice pic of the White-throated sparrow.
PC went to the doctor, so missed a lot.
Only seen a few goldfinches, so far. Have lots of purple finch.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 5, 2008
9:28 PM Post #4911861
| Had these visitors today. The Evening Grosbeak. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 5, 2008
9:30 PM Post #4911900
| Front view 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 5, 2008
9:31 PM Post #4911915
| Back view 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 5, 2008
9:33 PM Post #4911924
| Male Downy Woodpecker. 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 5, 2008
11:49 PM Post #4912771
| Congrats Mrs. Ed on the new sparrow!
Beautiful pics! I was busy again today so just alittle birdwatching in the back yard. I hope to get out tommorrw and do some looking. I did see a female Red-breated Grosbeak at the feeder this morning, but a grackle scared her off before I could get a pic!!
Once again...only I would get a shot like this! lol
Female Baltimore Oriole eating up in the tree.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 5, 2008
11:51 PM Post #4912781
| Or how some rubber necking to get that jelly!
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
6:51 AM Post #4913226
| burn, Great pics! I love those Evening Grosbeaks!
nanny, Nice ones of the Orioles! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
8:57 AM Post #4913578
| Thanks Nanny.
White-crowned sparrow at the watering hole. S/He was funny… hopped along the ground and then hopped up the branch to the bowl. 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 6, 2008
10:02 AM Post #4913788
| Very nice Evening Grosbeaks burn!
nanny, I got a back view too! Only time I got to take a pic of a Greenfinch on the feeder in sunshine, it didn't see me for a start as I came through the gap to my garden.
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 6, 2008
10:04 AM Post #4913798
| The guardian Pheasant arrived for his feast, and as requested some pics but you only get my hand, lol. 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 6, 2008
10:06 AM Post #4913807
| Down the hatch 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 6, 2008
10:08 AM Post #4913816
| None left? He did gently pick up a small crumb! 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 6, 2008
10:09 AM Post #4913825
| Found a dropped piece! 
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Marilynbeth
Hebron, KY
(Zone 6a)
May 6, 2008
11:08 AM Post #4914055
| Wonderful photos everyone! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
11:32 AM Post #4914150
| This was a big OMG moment for me. I think I gave DH a heart attack.
Male Red-breasted Grosbeak. He likes the peanuts!
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
11:33 AM Post #4914153
| And on to the silo…
BTW… this is a new bird for me. I did not expect to see one in town!
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
11:37 AM Post #4914172
| OMG, the female just showed up1
Wowee. what a week. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
11:43 AM Post #4914193
| Great pics everyone! Bebop, thanks for starting the new thread!
Congrats Mrs. Ed and those are great pics. Ours arrived yesterday and I have yet to get a decent one! Have fun watching your new buddies! The female keeps chasing the male and immature away fromt he feeders...also the Immature male! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
12:05 PM Post #4914296
| I sure hope they stay. I better get to Farm and Fleet and get some more peanuts! I'm starting to feel like I have a neon sign on my roof like you do, Rose!
Here she is…
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foxyphloxy
Cortlandt Manor, NY
(Zone 6a)
May 6, 2008
12:34 PM Post #4914403
| What sweeties, those little white-throats! I particularly love to see them in the winter perched in my snow-covered . |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 6, 2008
1:11 PM Post #4914559
| Again, such incredible photos - I could spend all day just looking at them all. Kudos to all of you!!!
I did get this one of three hummers at the feeder - eventually it ended up with a fight, of course, but for that brief time, they were all there.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
1:15 PM Post #4914573
| Cool shot Murmur...they do like to squabble don't they!!
Mrs. Ed. I think the females are sooo pretty, they are all around today and the dogs barked as soon as I was about to snap a nice and clean pic! I don't know how long they stay in our area! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
1:18 PM Post #4914585
| Here is a Kildeer that is nesting somewhere around the pond area! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
1:19 PM Post #4914589
| She was trying to distract us from the nest by acting injured! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
1:20 PM Post #4914591
| Last one. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
1:25 PM Post #4914616
| ha. that cracks me up. DH says that he always has one at work that does that all day!
Careful walking around there. They don't make much of a nest. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
1:29 PM Post #4914642
| We have had them here for years! If I can find the nest DH always puts a round bale feeder around it to keep the cows from stepping on the nest. The problem is they usually build their "nest" in a hole made by a hoof right in the "cow lane"!!
Here is a Bluejay taken in my neighbors yard where her Dogwood is in bloom.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
1:32 PM Post #4914654
| An Orchard Oriole! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
1:33 PM Post #4914661
| A bronzy throated Hummingbird! ( Male Ruby-throated Hummer) 
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 6, 2008
2:06 PM Post #4914786
| Wow! What fabulous birds and bird photos! I love the orioles (even just butt shot Nanny!) and the Grosbeaks! Wow! Mrs. Ed, totally with you on the excitement over the Red-breasted Grosbeak!
I wasn't going to take photos today because it's really dark and cloudy, but I keep seeing new birds out the window. I think this is a Yellow-billed Cuckoo. 
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 6, 2008
2:11 PM Post #4914795
| One more of the cuckoo 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
2:16 PM Post #4914820
| oh that cuckoo is so cute. I love that bill.
Just to report, seems my white throated sparrows have moved on. I suppose the white crowned will be next to go. :(
I think I have one male and two female grosbeaks today. They are still only eating the peanuts. i had to laugh rose, when a female just chased the male off!
I just can't believe that they are here!!!
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 6, 2008
2:28 PM Post #4914864
| Grandmaggie, I saw my first Gray Catbird today! My pics aren't as good as yours, but I'm just excited to share! You can kind of see the red undertail coverts in this photo. 
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 6, 2008
2:31 PM Post #4914876
| I like this one where he's diving to another branch. My Ash tree is full of caterpillars and the cuckoo and catbird are liking that very much. 
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
2:59 PM Post #4915015
| Our RB grosbeaks eat sunflower seeds and sometimes dip in the grape jelly. |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
3:43 PM Post #4915175
| Great pics everyone!
Love the Cuckoo Elphaba!
Congrats on the Rose-breasted Grosbeak Mrs Ed!
Love the Killdeer Rose!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
3:57 PM Post #4915237
| Elphaba...I have been looking for a Cuckoo forever and still haven't seen one! Great Pics!! I'm jealous!! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 6, 2008
4:08 PM Post #4915281
| I saw two male Western Tanagers today for the first time ever and about burst into tears (I am obviously easily moved!). They didn't stick around long enough, though, for me to get my camera . . . and they were pretty active anyway. But at least I know they're here and, who knows, maybe someday . . . |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
4:15 PM Post #4915303
| Thats great Murmur! Their so beautiful! |
f_chisolm
Jackson, MS
May 6, 2008
4:29 PM Post #4915370
| It seems to me that it is much too early for molting but here is this cardinal. 
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nanbernier
St. Robert, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
4:30 PM Post #4915376
| Is that molting or mites? |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
4:37 PM Post #4915403
| Tha looks like mite problems. Feathers will regrow. |
f_chisolm
Jackson, MS
May 6, 2008
4:47 PM Post #4915451
| this little grackle was having a bad day. He was just learning to fly and not doing very good. 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 6, 2008
4:51 PM Post #4915460
| Congrats Elphaba on your catbird!
American robin from this afternoon.
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 6, 2008
4:53 PM Post #4915473
| OK, whats up with this blue jay?
I have never seen one like this.
I have seen baldies, but no tail?
Thanks, GM :)
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 6, 2008
4:54 PM Post #4915477
| And again. Not a very good pic, tho. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
4:55 PM Post #4915481
| My guess is a kitty was trying to have a little Blue Jay lunch. |
Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 6, 2008
4:58 PM Post #4915497
| I had a White-winged Dove without a tail. It didn't look like a young one without a tail yet. Like yours, it looked full grown and tailless. I found the tail feathers by the side of my house with some broken egg shells! Her tail grew back though and she seemed to fly pretty well without it. Funny-looking though eh? |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
5:05 PM Post #4915529
| Might have lost it to a predator GM. |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 6, 2008
5:05 PM Post #4915531
| Very strange looking, indeed! I havent seen any feathers in my yard I looked around a bit. GM
He flys with no problem tho and I give him extra peanuts! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
5:09 PM Post #4915551
| Frank Thats a cute Grackle fledgling! |
Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 6, 2008
5:13 PM Post #4915567
| Warning, this next picture may cause dizziness. Black and White Warbler shaking after a bath. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
5:20 PM Post #4915595
| Very cute Elphaba! |
bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 6, 2008
5:56 PM Post #4915726
| daddy cardinal feeding the babies 
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 6, 2008
5:59 PM Post #4915743
| OMG! Bsharf, I love that picture! You're so lucky! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
6:09 PM Post #4915778
| That is a good one bsharf! |
Nanegoat66
Southeastern, CT
(Zone 6a)
May 6, 2008
6:39 PM Post #4915888
| Holy Cow! What a day for pictures! I am overwhelmed.
Great way to top of a day of gardening. I was too busy to watch my own birds.
Thanks everybody. |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
7:57 PM Post #4916294
| Would like to comment on everyones pictures, but so many, and new birds here for me. thanks for sharing them. Woohoo, to everyone on their new sighting, I know the feeling. Same feeling, when I saw this Osphey nesting. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
7:58 PM Post #4916297
| This one of Papa nearby. Keeping an eye on things. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
8:07 PM Post #4916322
| It was a really grey day, when I took the pictures of the Osprey and figured it's my only chance, to get one.
Got a picture of a bald Eagle, also, on my trip to PEI. The picture is not so good, it was really far.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
8:09 PM Post #4916325
| A Greater Yellowlegs Sandpiper. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
8:11 PM Post #4916332
| Great blue Heron 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
8:16 PM Post #4916345
| A pair of Ring-Necked ducks 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
8:20 PM Post #4916365
| A field of Canada Geese. 
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rogue_designer
Chicago, IL
May 6, 2008
8:37 PM Post #4916462
| Some great shots in here.
I've got a new dSLR coming soon. Once I track down some glass you'll all be sick of pigeon and starling images. ;)
Mrs. Ed - grats on the Grosbeak - very cool to see those.
f-chisolm - that cardinal will give me nightmares, reminds me of the Skeksis (bad guys) from the Dark Crystal movie.
Burn - great water birds again. I never tire of the ospreys (haven't seen one since the last time I was in Maine - 15 years ago). |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 6, 2008
8:38 PM Post #4916470
| haha. Pigeon and starlings. Time to go to the park, my friend. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
8:41 PM Post #4916484
| OMG...As I type this I can see 3 Indigo Buntings!! There is two right outside the back window and one right outside the front window!! The room I am in is a small breezeway type room and has windows on the north and south. Great birdwatching room!!
Murmur...I know the feeling..I can get pretty choked up too...like right now and earlier when I saw 2 male Rose-breasted Grossbeaks!!
Birding is so awesome!
Lovely pics Burn...you had a great birding day!
Anyway I finally got a pic of the RB Grossbeaks! The female spends a lot of time running off the male! I don't think they liked the rain.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
9:17 PM Post #4916650
| Thanks for the comment Rogue,
LOL I finally got rid of my Starlings, And you'll post reminders...Nightmares!!!
I only had a few pigeons, this year. A few years ago, I had hundreds of them in my yard. A real invasion. Don't mind seeing them on screen, but not in my yard!!! So please keep the messengers on here. ;) |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
9:33 PM Post #4916740
| Wonderful pics burn! Looks like a great time!
Very nice pic of the pair Rose! |
burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
9:42 PM Post #4916794
| Thanks Rose, Spring is so much fun, So many new things happening. congrat on your Grosbeak and Bunting. Never seen an indego bunting, but they come very close, so might get to see one someday.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
9:43 PM Post #4916810
| Thanks Pelle
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
10:31 PM Post #4917102
| My you all were busy today! Bit under the weather here so didn't do much watching today. Went thru the pics from sunday and found 2 fair pics of the male Baltimore Oriole.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
10:33 PM Post #4917108
| and
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
May 6, 2008
10:59 PM Post #4917253
| They're beautiful birds Nanny. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 6, 2008
11:01 PM Post #4917263
| I believe this is a Blackpoll Warbler that is migrating north to Canada.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 6, 2008
11:19 PM Post #4917363
| Nice one nanny!!!! Congratulations!! |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 6, 2008
11:39 PM Post #4917444
| Such a treat to see the wide variety of birds! |
MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 6, 2008
11:54 PM Post #4917490
| Lots of orioles here, too. At this rate, they are gonna eat more groceries than my 16 year old son (who we call the locust)!!! 
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 6, 2008
11:55 PM Post #4917497
| Another with 2 orioles and a grosbeak 
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 6, 2008
11:56 PM Post #4917501
| And with my new telephone lens! 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
12:05 AM Post #4917543
| Super pics mary! Big difference w/ the telephoto!
Thanks for posting them! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
2:10 AM Post #4917798
| rogue, what dslr are you getting? |
ritapg
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
May 7, 2008
2:49 AM Post #4917839
| an uncommon visitor ~ this common snipe flew in for a short visit to my backyard recently! 
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grammyphoeb
Upper Hudson Valley, NY
(Zone 5a)
May 7, 2008
5:20 AM Post #4917927
| Hello everyone!! I was four threads behind and just skimmed through the pics and they are fantastic. Between gardening chores and watching my 2 year old grandson who is into everything I'm way behind in DG. I need more hours in the day. I haven't even had time to take some pics of birds. Eleanor |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
8:20 AM Post #4918247
| Rita, That is neat!
Hi Eleanor, Good to hear from you! My, you do need more hours in the day. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 7, 2008
8:40 AM Post #4918321
| It sure is a fun time of the year with all these migratory birds!!
Mary, I'm so glad I saw your post with the orange through the end of the shepherd's hook! I've been wondering how to put up some oranges! Such a simple solution.
One of the female Red-breasted Grosbeaks is back today. Dark and rainy though, so pictures not so great so here's another from yesterday. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
9:15 AM Post #4918434
| Nice one Mrs Ed! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
9:52 AM Post #4918622
| Mary...We are neighbors and I too am enjoying the Orioles! Love your shots!
Hi Rita...Never seen a Snipe before!
Pretty girl Mrs. Ed!
Here is the handsome Rose-breasted Grosbeak, making himself at home at the feeder.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
9:55 AM Post #4918630
| Male Indigo Bunting! So far I've seen 2 adult males, 1 juvie male and 1 female. The female is feeding this AM but I still have not gotten a shot of her. She is a lovely brown color but way too shy! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
9:56 AM Post #4918638
| This is a first of life for me!
Pine Siskin!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
10:00 AM Post #4918658
| A Song Sparrow out in the field a few days ago. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
10:01 AM Post #4918660
| Mourning Doves 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
10:01 AM Post #4918668
| White-Crowned Sparrow 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
10:03 AM Post #4918677
| Female Rose-breasted Grosbeak 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
10:15 AM Post #4918735
| Just got this pic of the Immature Indigo Bunting (male). Sorry for poor pic, it is overcast and raining! He is so darn cute!! 
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foxyphloxy
Cortlandt Manor, NY
(Zone 6a)
May 7, 2008
10:36 AM Post #4918853
| What a sweet Kildeer DELLROSE!! Great pic's. Thanks for sharing! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
11:48 AM Post #4919171
| Great pics Rose!!
Congrats on the Pine Siskens!! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
12:10 PM Post #4919269
| Got a few from a couple days back.
Female Red-bellied Woodpecker being tricky with her peanut!
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
12:12 PM Post #4919274
| Female Baltimore Oriole getting her breakfast!
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
12:14 PM Post #4919286
| The male Baltimore Oriole doesn't come down as often as the female, and when he does, it is very early in the morning or late in the evening.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
12:16 PM Post #4919297
| Gray Catbird looking breakfast
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
12:17 PM Post #4919303
| Brown Thrasher is usually one of the first ones here in the mornings.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
12:19 PM Post #4919309
| Mourning Dove and male Cardinal having a discussion...
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
12:20 PM Post #4919322
| Last one...Tufted Titmouse early evening
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
12:22 PM Post #4919336
| Wonderful pics nanny!
I love the Brown Thrasher,Catbird,Orioles and Titmouse!! Thank You! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 7, 2008
2:06 PM Post #4919805
| Bit dreary today, but here's a couple shots anyway.
Gray Catbird. A first for this yard. I had them at my old place. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 7, 2008
2:07 PM Post #4919812
| And my new favorite, the Red-breasted Grosbeak. I now have two male and two female. 
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rogue_designer
Chicago, IL
May 7, 2008
2:11 PM Post #4919829
| Pelletory - sorry I missed the question until Mrs. Ed brought it to my attention.
I have a d200 on the way. So now begins the hunt for glass. :D
Great Catbird Mrs. Ed. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 7, 2008
2:12 PM Post #4919833
| Doesn't he look kinda fat? Just like my housecat! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 7, 2008
2:14 PM Post #4919844
| and one more: The female Red-breasted Grosbeak. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
2:29 PM Post #4919913
| Very nice pics Mrs Ed! Yes the Catbird looks a little on the chunky side lol but it might just be the position. |
bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 7, 2008
2:30 PM Post #4919921
| The baby cardinals hopped out of the nest today, and practiced flying to adjoining branches. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 7, 2008
2:31 PM Post #4919924
| daddy cardinal keeping a watchful eye on me. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
2:35 PM Post #4919942
| Oh so cute bsharf!!! Thanks for posting them! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
3:50 PM Post #4920258
| Nanny...great shots...you have a wonderful variety of birds and I have yet to see a Catbird!! I think I am getting a serious case of Catbird envy!
Mrs. Ed..OMG..your RB Grossbeaks are beee you tee full!! I think your Catbird had better lay off the sauce for awhile! Great shots all around!
bsharf...Adorable...thanks for posting!
We had to go get tractor stuff and were gone for several hours. When I checked on my feathered friends I discovered all the jelly dishes empty and many Orioles in the trees seemingly waiting for "lunch"! I filled them up early this morning but it looks like they expect many meals a day!! I've already gone thru 3 large jars of jelly just since they've been here...we won't even count the number of oranges they are eating! Too much fun!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
3:52 PM Post #4920267
| Forgot to mention that we have lots of Goldfinches again. They could be just passing thru ...I'm clueless about whether they stay or not! 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
3:54 PM Post #4920272
| Thats too funny Rose! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 7, 2008
3:58 PM Post #4920287
| The Goldfinch are a year round resident of your state.
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Wonderful pic!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
4:02 PM Post #4920305
| They are very funny Pelle! I can't believe how much they eat and it seems word has gotten around as there are several Orchards and Baltimores. They are out there now in the rain scarfing up the jelly yelling at me "you were late for lunch"!!
Thanks for the info on the GF Pelle...no one around here seemed to know if they stayed or not. Their numbers are not as great as in the winter but I guess that is because there is natural food available for them. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 7, 2008
4:04 PM Post #4920313
| Great pics everyone!!
Hard to believe it, but it is time for a new thread already!
Please join us here [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
May 7, 2008
4:49 PM Post #4920500
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| Quoted: | | I believe this is a Blackpoll Warbler that is migrating north to Canada |
Yep!
| Quoted: | | Lots of orioles here, too. At this rate, they are gonna eat more groceries than my 16 year old son (who we call the locust)!!! |
Lucky you!
Resin
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maureeng
Hancock, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 12, 2008
4:10 PM Post #4941726
| We've had a male Summer Tanager feeding in our yard every day since April 26. According to the Audubon people, this is extremely rare, as they usually don't go north of central Illinois! We are in the Keweenaw Peninsula of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Here's a photo, enjoy! 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 12, 2008
4:14 PM Post #4941744
| Thats great maureen! They are beautiful!!
btw, we're on Vol. 107 of Daily Pics thread now,heres the link.
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