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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 14, 2008
2:32 PM Post #4950787
| Coming from here [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Murphy law #1 the photo you want the most comes out the worst :-)
Black-headed Grosbeak, I believe - first sighting this year.
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 14, 2008
2:34 PM Post #4950798
| I've been over-run by Mockingbirds this year and they are slight stinkers about sharing 
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 14, 2008
2:35 PM Post #4950803
| Here is a Brown-headed Cowbird, I didn't realize they had the white pattern on their wings. 
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 14, 2008
2:36 PM Post #4950807
| and lastly some cute Brewer's Sparrows 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
3:10 PM Post #4950930
| Thanks for starting the new thread angele! Great pics!
Congrats sybil to the Yellow Rumped!!
I got to add 3 new birds yesterday. I had a Eastern Kingbird...that pic is soo bad, but will try to get a better one. A Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and what is so far believed to be a Least Flycatcher.
Edited because I had the the name typed incorrectly on the gnatcatcher!!!
Here is the Gnatcatcher
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
3:12 PM Post #4950943
| What is believed to be a Least Flycatcher
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
3:14 PM Post #4950955
| Kingbird on a wire ...deep shadow
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 14, 2008
3:23 PM Post #4950991
| wow 3 new in one day! Congrats Nanny!! :-) |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 14, 2008
4:11 PM Post #4951127
| Re posting (as requested0 the evening Grosbeaks that dropped in...angele...that is a Black-headed Grosbeak.
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MrsKinsey
Goldsboro, NC
(Zone 7b)
May 14, 2008
4:47 PM Post #4951240
| I think the Grosbeak picture turned out nicely, angele! Mine don't usually turn out very sharp. I think it's because it's a digital camera and I have to zoom in a lot.
Here is a pic of a little fledgling House Finch.
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thymewarp13
Hatfield, PA
(Zone 6b)
May 14, 2008
5:01 PM Post #4951331
| I'm not as excited about the house sparrow family in my winter roosting box as I was about the baby robins in a nest high up in one of our tall spruce trees, but something last week happened to that robin nest. On Thursday the mama was regularly feeding her babies (not even close to fledging) and by Friday there was no more visible activity. I don't know if something happened to the parent bird(s) or just the babies, but whatever occurred, that was the end of this year's birdwatching pleasure of that particular nest.
In winter I rarely see birds enter our multi-perched roosting box that we built (specifically for chickadees) and attached to the garden shed. Over recent springs and summers sparrows had gone wild raising many families in a birdhouse next door and chowing down at my feeders until the neighbors (who show no interest in birds) finally took down the by then dilapidated birdhouse. I imagine some of those birds are now using the bottom floor of our condo-like structure for their own families.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
6:27 PM Post #4951648
| You can try to discourage them... |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 14, 2008
8:16 PM Post #4952063
| The pair of Evening Grosbeaks came back this evening. I hope they will be staying for the summer...(6 pics)
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 14, 2008
8:18 PM Post #4952071
| #2 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 14, 2008
8:19 PM Post #4952086
| #3 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 14, 2008
8:21 PM Post #4952094
| #4 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 14, 2008
8:22 PM Post #4952100
| #5 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 14, 2008
8:24 PM Post #4952109
| #6 
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WaterCan2
L.I., NY
(Zone 6b)
May 14, 2008
9:26 PM Post #4952400
| Normal shopping at the garden today for this one... ☺
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WaterCan2
L.I., NY
(Zone 6b)
May 14, 2008
9:28 PM Post #4952420
| ... price of worms must be going up too! ☺
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:07 PM Post #4952706
| Great pics!
The Brewer's Sparrow is so cute!
I have stockpiled my pics because I have been busy lately and haven't gotten much leisurely on-line time.
I heard a strange bickering noise in the yard. There were 3 Northern Flickers bickering. or... 2 bickering over 1.
This is the one that lost the girl.
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:10 PM Post #4952720
| another of the same Flicker. And I have seen him since feeding on the ground.
What do they like to eat? I'd love to keep him around.
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:16 PM Post #4952753
| Canada Goose mama w/ 4 babies. I think she has one under her wing. 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:17 PM Post #4952764
| He has his papa's eyes... 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:20 PM Post #4952773
| Sunset over the Ipswich River 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:22 PM Post #4952783
| rather undignified picture of my First Ever Eastern Bluebird. 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:25 PM Post #4952801
| Catbird singing it's heart out. We have these in our yard too! They crack us up with their R2-D2 sounds and the meow in between. 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:32 PM Post #4952850
| I put a whole peanut in the shell down because there were Blue Jays around.
BF caught this Tufted Titmouse making off with a dinner that is larger than his head. 
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:34 PM Post #4952863
| Common Yellowthroat (new!) 
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UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
May 14, 2008
10:36 PM Post #4952878
| Beautiful photos Shan. You have such a nice variety there. Love that sunset shot!
Janet |
Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:39 PM Post #4952898
| Got any nuts?
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Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:44 PM Post #4952935
| How the Nuthatch got it's name...
Another nut down the hatch!
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 14, 2008
10:52 PM Post #4952978
| Be still my heart - that is marvelous!!! |
Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
10:54 PM Post #4952985
| Thanks Janet. Most of the pics were taken (by BF) at my local Audubon. I'm a terrible photographer.
I forgot to mention that the Hummer's have made it up my way. My Brother spotted one, then I saw one at the sanctuary's "backyard habitat."
I found a mini hummingbird feeder at Wal*Mart. The feeder is mini, it's not for smaller than usual hummingbirds. :) When I get it out in the yard I will post a pic. |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
May 14, 2008
10:57 PM Post #4953004
| How cool is that to have them landing on your hands! |
Shan71
Danvers, MA
May 14, 2008
11:08 PM Post #4953064
| Very!
I have been feeding Chickadee's at the same place since I was about 10 years old and I still get excited every time. I love putting a handful of seed into a little kids hand and letting them feel it for the first time. It get's them hooked!
That's the way I got BF hooked a few years ago. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
11:15 PM Post #4953088
| I agree beautiful shots & that sunset is lovely!
I am still going through photos from last week...getting sidetracked with new birds! LOL
Male Cardinal
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
11:16 PM Post #4953093
| Male? Baltimore Oriole
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 14, 2008
11:18 PM Post #4953106
| Oriole & Gray Catbird
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irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
May 14, 2008
11:29 PM Post #4953162
| Flickers like ants--they look for them in the middle of the lawn instead of places where I want to get rid of the ants. |
Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 14, 2008
11:36 PM Post #4953190
| Flickers also like suet 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
May 14, 2008
11:40 PM Post #4953201
| My bluebird fledglings are now feeding themselves for the most part, but Papa still brings an occasional worm. The second clutch is due to hatch tomorrow, so the first bunch had better be ready to fend for themselves. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 15, 2008
7:21 AM Post #4953784
| Outstanding pics everyone!!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:19 AM Post #4953990
| I agree with Pelle...great pics everyone and thanks for posting!
Thanks for the new thread Angele, it is always a pleasure to see the birds of NM!
The American Goldfinch are all over the place and I shot this through a window!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:19 AM Post #4953997
| The males are just gorgeous (and I think they know it)! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:21 AM Post #4954000
| A Brown Thrasher in the tree top! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:22 AM Post #4954003
| Female American Redstart in the tree line! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:22 AM Post #4954008
| Yellow Warbler in the same tree line! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:23 AM Post #4954011
| Eastern Kingbird in the fence row! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:24 AM Post #4954016
| The Kildeer is still defending her turf! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:25 AM Post #4954022
| Long shot of a Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:28 AM Post #4954033
| Here is an Immature Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. I loved the colors and pattern of his feathers! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
8:29 AM Post #4954037
| Last shot...Female Cardinal...in the woods! 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
10:00 AM Post #4954585
| Goldfinch having his morning snack. GM 
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 15, 2008
10:52 AM Post #4954818
| Awesome shots everyone. It is so great to see all the different bird species. Rough guess here, but I doubt I have seen more than 2% of the birds posted here with my own eyes. Dellrose, of all the birds you posted I've only seen the American Goldfinch.
It was fun watching these 2 Orioles yesterday. I've got 2 pics of them to share -
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 15, 2008
10:55 AM Post #4954835
| This one shows the behavior that made it so fun to watch them. Instead of flying off to let the other one eat the one just kept swinging down out of the way and then back up again for her turn. She did it repeatedly. :-) 
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Murmur
Whidbey Island, WA
(Zone 7a)
May 15, 2008
11:56 AM Post #4955123
| Nice photography, Angele - love the way the shadows play on the Orioles!
This male Goldfinch looks a little cranky!
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
1:08 PM Post #4955463
| Rose... love the shot of the Redstart!
Angele...those beautiful shots of the orioles!
The Pileated Woodpecker came back this morning! First up he ran into the Red -bellied Woodpecker...
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
1:09 PM Post #4955471
| Then Mr. Downy Woodpecker showed up and was quite surprised I think! (this one is blurry)
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
1:15 PM Post #4955505
| nanny, you are so luckey to have all those woodpeckers!!!!!!!!!!! GM :) |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
1:21 PM Post #4955542
| Wow, wow, wow, what great pictures.
I just love them all!
Notice how little the normally large flicker looks along the PWP. I seen them hundreds of times and they still amaze me.
We have lots of woodpeckers here, but I have never seen a red headed until today.
Long shot of this guy on our lightpole. (zoom and crop) Can you see it? Am I correct that it is a red headed?
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 15, 2008
1:33 PM Post #4955584
| How cool to have birds feed out of your hand.
I got the hummingbirds real close last year, but never other birds. 
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
1:39 PM Post #4955603
| cpartschick - that is definitely the red-headed woodpecker. I have one hanging about in my front yard also. He is so beautiful. Sometimes he flies down onto the ground for a few moments, and then goes back to his "lookout" post on the tree. I think he keeps an eye out for insects moving on the ground and just goes after them. They really are a very beautiful bird.
Claire |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
1:44 PM Post #4955621
| That must have been one thirsty hummer!
wonderful pics everybody! |
MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 15, 2008
1:46 PM Post #4955632
| I didn't get a picture, he was way too fast, but the other day there was a roadrunner in my back yard. The dogs were going crazy barking at something, I figured another deer, and went to look, and there he was, running across the back yard, too bad I didn't have cam in hand!
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cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
1:51 PM Post #4955643
| So exciting, everyone is seeing new birds! |
cpartschick
Gladwin, MI
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
1:52 PM Post #4955650
| Oh and thanks CMoxon for the verification on the red head. He sure looked different from the downys and hairy woodpeckers. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
1:55 PM Post #4955665
| Nanny...you are the WP Queen!! I am sooo jealous!!
Cparts..and you are the WPPrincess with that Red Headed!!
MaryinLa..Cool shot of the Hummer and I am on the lookout for the Roadrunner! You are only about 35 miles south of us and I know I saw one crossing the road several months ago. Everyone thought I was nuts they have been spotted around the state so I am on the lookout!!
GG...Don't cha just love the Goldfinches and their sweet song?
Angele..Your Orioles are gorgeous!!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
1:57 PM Post #4955672
| Forgot to mention that I took a pic while walking the dogs yesterday of what I thought was one of the Indigo Buntings...just a quick snap and the pic turned out awful...however when I checked it on the computer it was a Blue Grosbeak! Uggg...I should never assume!! |
MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 15, 2008
2:19 PM Post #4955738
| I had lots of both last year, dellrose, sometimes at the same time, I would have buntings and blue grosbeaks, let me see if I can find some of last years pics. This pic had buntings and rose breasted at the same time, couldn't find buntings and blue grosbeaks in the same picture, but they were both coming at the same time. 
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MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 15, 2008
2:20 PM Post #4955742
| blue grosbeak 
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jeffinsgf
Brighton, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 15, 2008
2:34 PM Post #4955787
| Alright, now Mary! That first shot is not even fair! I've seen exactly one rose breasted grosbeak all spring, and you've got a yard full only a few miles from me.
Very nice. What's the secret attractant? The one thing I notice is that it looks like you're scatter feeding on open ground, and my feeding area (well attended, just not by grosbeaks) is under some cedars.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
2:45 PM Post #4955840
| Mary..how cool is that! This is my first spring of birding and I am finding out that this a wonderful birding area!! How long did the Buntings and Grosbeaks stay with you? |
MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 15, 2008
3:34 PM Post #4956030
| Those pics were from last year, and I had found a finch blend seed that I scattered on the ground. I can't find that blend this year, though. I don't remember how long they stayed, but it didn't seem long.
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
5:27 PM Post #4956445
| More goldfinch this afternoon. 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
5:28 PM Post #4956448
| Another. 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
5:29 PM Post #4956450
| Can't forget Mr. Blue Jay. GM 
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
5:31 PM Post #4956457
| Here's a Veery from this morning that Resin ID'd for me in the bird ID forum. It's a new one for me!
p.s. Anyone with advice on house sparrows, please see my posting in the garden pests forum regarding nest problem.
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
5:36 PM Post #4956469
| Nice one CM |
nanbernier
St. Robert, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
5:38 PM Post #4956477
| OMG! Rose, you have a Yellow Warbler!!! I have been looking for them since I moved from a place (Little Rock, Arkansas) that had 100' of privet about 30' tall that they would migrate to every fall in waves of 3 - 5 days for each sex/age. It was like a gift of God, and I have never seen them again in the last 40 years. I sure hope to see some at my feeders this year or next. (I'm out-of-my-mind-happy to see your pic!) I think I'll run over to the nursery and buy some more shrubs for them. :-) |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
5:58 PM Post #4956518
| Congrats on the new bird CM...it's always exciting!
GM...that feeder with the GF are sooo striking...love the Jay too!!
Thanks for the info Mary!
Nan..I've only seen the Warblers in the "woody" areas...I would love to have them come to the feeders! I've heard of people seeing the different Warblers all over the state! |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 15, 2008
6:00 PM Post #4956532
| One more Blue Jay. GM 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
6:01 PM Post #4956537
| That's a super one GM!! Good job! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
6:24 PM Post #4956629
| We did hav other visitors yester day besides the Pileated!
Mrs. Northern Flicker stopped in too.
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nanbernier
St. Robert, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
6:25 PM Post #4956631
| Hmm, I do need to plant some evergreens this fall along the woodline, hope that helps. I have seen different warblers here in Missouri and in the other 8 states I've lived in, I just haven't seen my childhood favorite until your picture.( and it IS in the state/region/climate area... that I'm in! Yipieee |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
6:28 PM Post #4956639
| The Hairy Woodpecker came by too!
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
6:29 PM Post #4956648
| The MR. tried out the hummingbird feeder on the front porch.
Baltimore Oriole
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
6:30 PM Post #4956650
| The Mrs. stayed back on their buffet table!
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
6:31 PM Post #4956653
| and the Brown Thrasher...
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Elphaba
Houston, TX
May 15, 2008
8:27 PM Post #4957202
| Angele, if the photo at the top of this thread is the one that came out the worst, well wow, you have great photos! I love that photo. My worst would either be a complete blur, a headless blur, or worse, a picture of a bunch of dead leaves that I thought was a bird!
Absolutely fantastic pictures everyone! I love the Flickers, and the Brown Thrashers! Those are hard to get b/c so shy. The Bluebirds! Oh and that Yellow Warbler, WOW!
I think I may have broken my camera or at least the auto focus. I can't seem to get a good pic even when the birds pose for me! This is as close as I got today. I think this cardinal is a very nervous fledgling.
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
8:46 PM Post #4957317
| Love your cardinal, Elphaba - such a worried little expression! All the photos today are great - I went out this evening to see what I could find.
Dellrose - I want your camera!
A rose breasted grosbeak - first I have seen on this new property.
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
8:51 PM Post #4957331
| An updated shot of my baby bluebirds...
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
8:53 PM Post #4957345
| and my baby robins
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CMoxon
Urbandale, IA
(Zone 5a)
May 15, 2008
8:55 PM Post #4957355
| and finally, my first ever yellow warbler ( I think). I thought I was photographing a goldfinch, but when I zoomed on the shots on my computer, I realized it wasnt...
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 15, 2008
9:38 PM Post #4957520
| No sign of the Evening Grosbeaks today, just some Black-headed Grosbeaks (male)
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
May 15, 2008
9:39 PM Post #4957523
| female 
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angele
Elephant Butte, NM
(Zone 7b)
May 15, 2008
9:52 PM Post #4957578
| Now I'm blushing Elphaba, I was just speaking about that mornings photos, all came out in focus except for the Grosbeak. It seems every shot I take of a House Finch comes out so crisp but when I see a new bird I must get excited and shake the camera. Believe me I have more than my fair share of clunkers and some of those clunkers I am very fond of and then again sometimes I am very fond of the delete key. :-)
Loving all the birds everyone is sharing.
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 15, 2008
10:39 PM Post #4957806
| Nice pics everybody! |
mrw31
Metairie, LA
May 15, 2008
10:40 PM Post #4957810
| I got lucky and got a picture of one of the blue jays eating. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
5:19 AM Post #4958647
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| Quoted: | | my first ever yellow warbler ( I think) |
Yep!
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:26 AM Post #4958705
| Lots of babies at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Snowy Egrets
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:26 AM Post #4958706
| Cattle Egret babies 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:27 AM Post #4958709
| Tricolored Heron babies 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:28 AM Post #4958711
| Great White Egret struggling to place a branch in its nest. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:29 AM Post #4958713
| this pair of Cattle Egrets are still patching their nest 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:35 AM Post #4958715
| This Tricolor is very late in building its nest. The other Tricolor's are feeding chicks. Perhaps it lost its first hatchlings. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:40 AM Post #4958720
| Tricolor Heron chicks begging food from a parent. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:41 AM Post #4958721
| A watchful Cattle Egret 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
May 16, 2008
6:57 AM Post #4958742
| Snowy Egret 
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original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
May 16, 2008
8:11 AM Post #4958932
| those are great shots! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 16, 2008
8:36 AM Post #4958992
| CMoxon... Don't ya just love those surprises!
angele...I am very fond of the delete key too! lol
bsharf...WOW!
Had a couple more White-crowned Sparrows stop by the other day.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 16, 2008
8:41 AM Post #4959009
| I took this shot in the morning and the light just made it look a little surreal. I did no color adjusting on it.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
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Sunshinesw
Cape Coral, FL
(Zone 10a)
May 16, 2008
8:41 AM Post #4959010
| Great pictures everyone!
Here is a photo of Green heron through the screen so It's not the best.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 16, 2008
8:43 AM Post #4959017
| Male Cardinal checking out the oriole buffet table!
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Sunshinesw
Cape Coral, FL
(Zone 10a)
May 16, 2008
8:43 AM Post #4959020
| Ospry nest on top of the light poll at Tarket store parking lot. This photo was taken last year but they are there this year as well. 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 16, 2008
11:00 AM Post #4959561
| Wonderful pics sunshine!
I Heard some sad news last night from my sister down the shore. one of the 2 nesting Ospreys were killed probably from a passing truck on the road right near their nest. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 16, 2008
2:23 PM Post #4960515
| Baltimore Oriole up in the tree.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 16, 2008
2:24 PM Post #4960521
| Red-winged Blackbird
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 16, 2008
2:25 PM Post #4960526
| A pair of Gray Catbirds
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
May 16, 2008
3:24 PM Post #4960737
| You are all so busy still, my birds are scarce now they're nesting. I'm still watching and enjoying all yours though!
I got a Mistle Thrush today, it had it's eye on me and while I was checking the pics it disappeared, lol, should have just taken them and I might have got it in flight. They are so big, their legs always look too small!
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 16, 2008
3:46 PM Post #4960833
| Neat bird wallaby!
Very nice pics nanny! |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 16, 2008
3:52 PM Post #4960862
| That is a cool looking fellow wallaby! |
GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
5:56 PM Post #4961425
| Wonderful pictures everyone.
CM, love all of those babies.
Sorry to hear about the Osprey, Pelle. Very sad thing to happen.
I have some pictures on the camera taken during the week. Have to download them and see what is there.
GG |
GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
7:30 PM Post #4961892
| Male Red Bellied woodpecker from yesterday. Gosh, they sure have their tree wrecked!
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
7:33 PM Post #4961909
| These two Mourning Doves spent a considerable amount of time sitting in this tree. Must have had a lot to discuss.
GG
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irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
May 16, 2008
7:37 PM Post #4961921
| Wrecking = bugs. Certainly glad that I have a different diet. |
GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
7:38 PM Post #4961927
| My little blue buddy showed up again. He didn't seem to mind the large Red Bellied Woodpecker on the tree behind the feeder.
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
7:43 PM Post #4961951
| Me too.
This pair of Red Bellied Woodpeckers have a nest somewhere across the road. They come and eat at the feeder, usually one at a time and then take some food back to the nest. Today, in the rain, they showed up at the same time. Not much light to take these pictures, but wanted to share anyway.
Female on right.
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
7:45 PM Post #4961967
| Note male on left.
Look at the mess the Grackles have made of this feeder. They are devouring what they want and wasting the rest.
GG
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 16, 2008
8:22 PM Post #4962104
| Nice pics GG!
BTW, thats a Red-bellied Woodpecker and one of my big favorites! I have a few pairs coming here. |
MaryinLa
Marshfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 16, 2008
8:25 PM Post #4962116
| From opposite sides of the color wheel 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
May 16, 2008
8:55 PM Post #4962243
| This is my second bluebird clutch of this season. As of this afternoon, two have arrived... three still to go.
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DebinSC
Summerville, SC
(Zone 8a)
May 16, 2008
9:11 PM Post #4962316
| I've been lurking the past few days and enjoying the wonderful variety of photos. I got out a bit this afternoon, but there were no obliging tweeters out there for me, excetp good old Grampa Muscovy. He has lots a kids and grandkids in our neighborhood, and is always hanging out at our place.
Deb
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 16, 2008
9:45 PM Post #4962476
| Very nice pic Mary!
Congratulations Dave! Can't wait to see the next ones!
Nice shot Debin! |
abbyday
Stamford, CT
May 16, 2008
10:02 PM Post #4962554
| WOW what amazing photos! Here are our little guys..they grow so much every day...I will certainly try to get out there tomorrow and take some more shots. As I walk around our yard checking out all the planties I am noticing a whole new orchestra! I need to see who is in the bluebird house up top and what families are living in the birdhouse gourd and carved old man face birdhouse on the side of the barn this year. Think I saw a housewren in the gourd. Has anyone ever seen a cardinal nest? We have a couple pairs of mom and dads but have never seen a nest.
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GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
10:27 PM Post #4962650
| Red Bellied!! Geez, Pelle, I have no idea why I keep doing that. I know better. Guess there is no sense in wasting being stupid--might as well show it!!
DUH!! Thanks.
GG |
GrannyGrunt
Mount Pleasant Mills, PA
(Zone 5a)
May 16, 2008
10:38 PM Post #4962698
| Full house at the suet feeders yesterday. Two Blue Jays and a Red Bellied Woodpecker.
GG
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Grasmussen
Anchorage, AK
(Zone 4a)
May 17, 2008
12:24 AM Post #4963102
| We're off to Vol. 109 already!
Just click on the following link to get there: [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
