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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:01 AM Post #5034995
| Time to start again. We came from here: [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
During my trip home to Kentucky last week, I had the chance to see a nest of barn swallows, up close.
The male is the one in flight. I know because I accidentally flushed the female off her nest and she was repeatedly dive-bombing me!
Dave
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:04 AM Post #5035005
| Here she is on her nest. Not too good a shot, but at least you can see how she used mud and straw.
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:06 AM Post #5035009
| Closer shot of the female. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:07 AM Post #5035013
| And the male. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:13 AM Post #5035036
| Here he is, just as he starts to dive-bomb me. They both did it about 25 times. They would fly straight at my head and come within a foot or so, chirp at me and then swing off. Very disconcerting when they both were doing it from different directions! I got the message, and moved away.
Dave
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:14 AM Post #5035045
| Nice to have got them in the same shot Dave!
Interesting also that they use grass with mud, and their nest is open compared to the House Martin's.
This pic shows one peeping out the nest, see how tiny the beak is. I don't know how they carry all that mud in such a short time with such a small beak.
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OPbirder
Orchard Park, NY
June 1, 2008
9:14 AM Post #5035046
| Super Dave. I'm always amazed at their building expertise! I met a woman from Hong Kong yesterday who told me how valued swallow nests are - something to do with the saliva. Apparently they are kept for generations.
Resin - I looked up bachelor button/cornflower, and they are also called "blue bottle." Never knew that. Thanks for the tip!
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:20 AM Post #5035058
| That bird looks determined Dave!
There's another pair making a nest in the 'V' roof across the road from me, I could see them standing on the protruding thing which could be an old light but they fly in and disappear so there must be a hole in the fascia there.
This one loks to be more brown on it's wing and tail feathers.
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:22 AM Post #5035067
| The house is opposite my driveway so I squatted there and took a few pics.
#2
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:23 AM Post #5035069
| Yes, Wallaby, I felt lucky to get several of them together before I began running for my life. 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:24 AM Post #5035072
| There's two in this pic, one going and one flying in, in front of the white fascia boards. 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:27 AM Post #5035084
| LOL, glad to see the birds won, great shot!
#4 rump view
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:28 AM Post #5035087
| #5 side profile 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:28 AM Post #5035088
| Don't know how much mud they can carry, but this one shows how large their mouths are. 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:30 AM Post #5035097
| Lol, I think that one could fit a good dollop of mud!
#6 coming in to land
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:30 AM Post #5035098
| Interesting differences in their coloring. Yours have a lot more white and blue, a little like the tree swallow.
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:32 AM Post #5035100
| It looks like the House Martin has a smaller beak too.
#7 (last one) about to land.
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
9:57 AM Post #5035201
| Here's another shot of the nest. I've heard that they do re-use their nests from year to year and she seems to have added a new edge at the top of this one, based on the lighter colored mud used. This nest was located above a pillar at the entrance of an old church that is no longer in use. There was an older nest above the opposite pillar but there was a huge wasp nest that nearly filled the opening above that nest. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
10:05 AM Post #5035223
| One last shot. 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
10:05 AM Post #5035224
| The House Martin's nest was 2/3 there from previous nestings too, another was close to it perhaps a foot away but something destroyed that a couple of years ago, maybe that's why they didn't nest there last year.
I imagine each 'lump' of mud in the nest is a mouthful?
This I got of one flying from the nest, you can see the remains of the other there. They now fly straight in and out without having to squeeze, must have worn it to the correct size!
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
10:09 AM Post #5035240
| The cherries in the tree behind our house are nearly ripe and the red-bellied woodpecker has begun eating them. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
10:12 AM Post #5035252
| I saw a grackle fly in and to my surprise, the woodpecker fled, leaving the half-eaten cherry for the grackle to finish. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
10:13 AM Post #5035256
| Evil looking fellow, this grackle. 
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MargaretK
PERTH
(Australia)
June 1, 2008
10:20 AM Post #5035274
| Fabulous images, 2CDave. |
wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
10:29 AM Post #5035311
| My gosh that grackle does look evil! Warning you off the cherries I think Dave!
I got a slightly better pic of the Great Spotted Woodpecker yesterday while we had sun, I opened the window at the top of my stairs to get it.
Notice the foot stands have both been chewed off by squirrels, they take it off the hook every night as well as eat in the day!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
12:06 PM Post #5035708
| Thanks for the new thread Dave...it is nice to see you back!
You and Wallably have started this thread off like a bang...some great pics here and I feel like I was just dive-bombed! Great Swallow pics by both of you!
I had a "new" visitor this morning...I was so excited that the Daddy Downy dropped this little male off to explore the back yard feeding system! The first thing he did was peck on the cattail we had up for the birds to use for nesting material! It was fun to watch!
Edited to inform that it is not necessarily a male Juvie as we won't know until they molt. Thanks for the info Resin!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
12:08 PM Post #5035717
| At first I thought it was a female but upon closer inspection I could clearly see the red starting on the top of his head!
Edited to say we won't know if it is a male or female until they molt. At this stage they both have the red on top of their head! Thanks again Resin for the info!
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
12:09 PM Post #5035725
| One more...I'm just a little proud of this little guy...he is just sooo cute the way he is trying out everything! 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
12:25 PM Post #5035818
| Those are precious, Rose.
While I was down by the cherry tree, watching the red-bellied vs. grackle action, my bluebirds flew down and perched right in front of me, so close I could not get them both in the same frame. Their five nestlings are due to fledge tomorrow or the next day, and they are feeding them every half hour or so. I guess they were asking me to help them out with some more mealies.
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
12:27 PM Post #5035827
| Here's the female. 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 1, 2008
12:31 PM Post #5035853
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| Quoted: | | At first I thought it was a female but upon closer inspection I could clearly see the red starting on the top of his head! |
The sexes are indistinguishable at this age - both have a red crown when recently fledged! After the post-juvenile moult, the males get the red patch on the back of the crown (not the top), and the females lose the red altogether.
Resin
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:39 PM Post #5035887
| Beautiful start with all the Swallow pics. I spent a few hours outside this morning before it got too hot, and got some bird pics. I was pleased to see a Hawk still around. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:39 PM Post #5035890
| Cardinal. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:40 PM Post #5035897
| Long distance shot, but the Great Crested Flycatcher is still here. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:41 PM Post #5035900
| Red-Bellied Woodpecker. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:41 PM Post #5035905
| Mockingbird. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:42 PM Post #5035908
| Cardinal again. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:43 PM Post #5035911
| Another Cardinal pic. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:44 PM Post #5035914
| Blue Jay. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:44 PM Post #5035919
| Turkey Vulture. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:45 PM Post #5035925
| Final 2 pics are of a baby Blue Jay begging for food. 
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gardenpom
Melbourne, FL
(Zone 9b)
June 1, 2008
12:46 PM Post #5035931
| 2nd shot. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
12:47 PM Post #5035941
| Resin...that's what I get for thinking!! Well..at least it was a Juvie Downy!! Thanks for correcting me...LOL!! I will go back and edit.
Dave those are darling shots of the BB's...I almost got a shot of my female taking a bath in a back yard puddle...almost!
Great shots GP...wow you have been busy! |
2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
1:53 PM Post #5036191
| Thanks Rose
Here's a rather unusual shot that sorta reminds me of a female BB fleeing an oncoming tornado. It wasn't. But I use it as wallpaper on one of my computers.
Dave
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:00 PM Post #5036223
| At the risk of turning this into a swallow thread, let me post a few tree swallows from when they were house hunting in the backyard a few days ago.
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:00 PM Post #5036228
| same bird 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:02 PM Post #5036236
| They certainly are talkative. 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:03 PM Post #5036238
| and then some... 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:04 PM Post #5036241
| talking back 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:05 PM Post #5036250
| Sometimes at the same time. 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
2:07 PM Post #5036258
| So Barn Swallows have the orange and Tree Swallows have a white belly? Trying to get this straight since I had pics of each. |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 1, 2008
2:07 PM Post #5036268
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| Quoted: | | At the risk of turning this into a swallow thread |
With super photos like these, one should swallow one's principles ;-)
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:08 PM Post #5036274
| Thanks Resin. Pun intended? |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 1, 2008
2:10 PM Post #5036281
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| Quoted: | | So Barn Swallows have the orange and Tree Swallows have a white belly? |
In North America, yes. On this side of the Pond, Barn Swallows are also white below (tho' no Tree Swallows over here so that's not a problem!); on both sides of the Pond, they are also distinguished by their dark red throats, and by their much more deeply forked tails with long 'streamers'.
Resin
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:10 PM Post #5036285
| I have only one or two more
He is going for a walk. She says don't bother to come back!
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 1, 2008
2:10 PM Post #5036286
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Of course!!
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:14 PM Post #5036304
| But he does come back and after pouting a while, it's back to shouting again! 
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:17 PM Post #5036314
| See what I mean? 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
2:22 PM Post #5036326
| Okay, then I get to put Tree Swallow on my list!
Got this House Wren singing her little heart out the other day! They are nesting in the light fixture behind her, where the opening is.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 1, 2008
2:25 PM Post #5036343
| Excellent photos, Dave, to start the new thread. Swallows are very attractive birds when one sees a close-up photo. I sometimes like to play around with some of my bird photos when I can simulate a parallel between bird-life and human-life. Some of your photos obviously provide an excellent opportunity to put "words" into their mouths.
Not to deviate from the serious business of bird photography, but ... here is one of my past creations with a pair of Barn Swallows. Perhaps we should start a separate thread titled "Bird Captions" to add a little levity to the bird forum.
Excellent photos, everyone ...
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
2:26 PM Post #5036344
| Dave, those swallow pics are great...they are fussy! lol
This an empty house and they have built their nest over the front porch light fixture.
Eastern Phoebe
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
2:30 PM Post #5036365
| LOL, Linth...and let's never get so serious here we can't have fun too!
This Cardinal posed very pretty for me the other day. He was very obliging and I got several shots of him. Will share just a couple.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
2:32 PM Post #5036371
| and...
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
2:33 PM Post #5036378
| okay one more...
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
2:40 PM Post #5036400
| Great captions, Linth. I admire your talent.
I have never been good at adding captions, although I sometimes get pictures that seem to beg for one.
Nice cardinals, Nanny |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
June 1, 2008
2:50 PM Post #5036437
| Excellent pics everyone!
Dave the Tree Swallows are gorgeous!!
Linth I think thats a great idea; why don't you start that thread? |
original_sybil
Brainerd, MN
June 1, 2008
3:11 PM Post #5036533
| Once again, I agree with Pelle. Linth - start a bird captions thread. Very funny! :) |
2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
3:55 PM Post #5036728
| I am constantly reminded how much I have to learn about birds. For example, I have always thought that the American Robin was an insect feeder because we so often see them working the ground, searching for worms.
For example...
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2dCousinDave
Fredericksburg, VA
June 1, 2008
3:58 PM Post #5036762
| But just now I saw a robin in the cherry tree, pulling a cherry and swallowing it whole. Pit and all. Here is the before shot. Not the best I'll admit. But it is submitted for educational purposes (mine if no one elses). 
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wallaby1
Lincoln
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
4:10 PM Post #5036817
| Ouch! I feel for that worm, lol!
I think a lot of birds have varied diets, and they feed their young differently for high protein. I saw a Blackbird eating a large red berry off an Aucuba japonica, or Spotted Laurel. I missed the action as it had to dive into the bush, then it went offf to eat it further away but you can see the berries low down.
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
June 1, 2008
5:03 PM Post #5037045
| Wow to all of you.
Those tree swallows are great on that double hook. They look like they have little tuxedos on.
Rose, you have such cute babies again. First the Killdeer and then the Downies. just adorable.
I got nuthin today! No walk to the park today I'm sorry to say. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
5:27 PM Post #5037176
| Great pics everyone...that Tree Swallow series is a hoot and the pics are nothing short of wonderful!
Finally got a shot of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher...not a good one but at least it is a shot! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
5:27 PM Post #5037179
| hmmm..guess I should add the pic!! 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
5:29 PM Post #5037190
| This Killdeer was actually bathing in the back yard this morning! I think they are nesting on the other side of the fence as I heard it's mate give the frantic call and this one took off. 
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
5:32 PM Post #5037203
| same bird fluffing it's feathers. 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
7:22 PM Post #5037741
| Rose, no wonder you've been stalking that Flycatcher. Beautiful!
Downy Woodpecker
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
7:23 PM Post #5037748
| This Flicker landed in the tree while I was sitting outside the other day!
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 1, 2008
8:21 PM Post #5038025
| Great pics, everyone!
Yes, I got on another lake this afternoon.
Not too many pics, tho.
First Canada Goose
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 1, 2008
8:22 PM Post #5038028
| Domesicated Goose? Resin will let me know... 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 1, 2008
8:24 PM Post #5038030
| And I have to sneak in my fav Mr. Turtle... hope you dont mind! 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 1, 2008
8:30 PM Post #5038052
| And the Thunderbirds, yes that is their name, there was an Air Show nearby. GM 
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tigerlily
Tiller, OR
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
8:53 PM Post #5038148
| Bird dog.
This is Kelly, my male Irish Setter. I got him from rescue nearly 11 years ago, so he's around 12 anyway. Kelly survived a very serious mauling in a cougar attack several years ago. 
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tigerlily
Tiller, OR
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:04 PM Post #5038205
| Bird dog and Brewers Blackbird
Every year the blasted blackbirds nest in the cedars and other trees/shrubs surrounding the area where the Irish run during the day. The babes fledge on the ground, and Kelly is a bird dog...
Kelly is under constant attack during the nesting season.
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tigerlily
Tiller, OR
(Zone 8a)
June 1, 2008
9:21 PM Post #5038289
| Kelly appears not to notice. 
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MargaretK
PERTH
(Australia)
June 1, 2008
9:23 PM Post #5038304
| Good morning all. Wonderful images and tales everyone. Linth, I agree with pelletory, a new thread with captions would be a hoot. GM, what type of turtle is it? |
adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
June 1, 2008
9:30 PM Post #5038337
| This male California Quail popped in this evening. 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
June 1, 2008
9:31 PM Post #5038343
| A few minutes later his mate shwed up. 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
June 1, 2008
9:33 PM Post #5038349
| qq 
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
June 1, 2008
9:42 PM Post #5038417
| oooops!!!! 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 1, 2008
9:49 PM Post #5038487
| Wonderful pictures, from everyone.
My crabapples is in full bloom, and this fine chipping Sparrow decided to pose for me in it.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 1, 2008
10:00 PM Post #5038542
| Adel, did Mama get her babies back?
Yellow Warbler
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 1, 2008
10:03 PM Post #5038566
| Another shot of the Yellow Warbler. 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 1, 2008
10:05 PM Post #5038594
| American Robin 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 1, 2008
10:28 PM Post #5038728
| A Chickadee from a few days ago. 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 1, 2008
10:33 PM Post #5038754
| LOL GM anout those Thunderbirds!
Kelly is beautiful tiger...cougar attack would scare me to death...lucky dog!
Very nice pics burn, I like the chickadee! |
kniphofia
Ashington
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a)
June 2, 2008
1:07 AM Post #5039416
| Oh those poor ducklings! How could she get them back? |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
June 2, 2008
7:35 AM Post #5039775
| Human intervention I imagine. Great pics everyone! |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 2, 2008
9:13 AM Post #5040117
| MargaretK, I always called them a painter. GM |
MargaretK
PERTH
(Australia)
June 2, 2008
9:33 AM Post #5040193
| Come on, adelbertcat, did mother duck have assistance to retrieve her bubs? Please let us know the outcome. |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
June 2, 2008
9:48 AM Post #5040250
| I'm not sure he would know, looks like a scanned picture perhaps from a newspaper. He'll be along soon to tell us. My guess that if someone was taking the picture then someone probably found a way to help them out.
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
June 2, 2008
10:46 AM Post #5040498
| Mrs. Ed...You are correct. It was a picture sent to me and I don't know the original source, but like you I assume the photograper helped them. |
MargaretK
PERTH
(Australia)
June 2, 2008
10:52 AM Post #5040521
| Sure hope so, adelbertcat.
Burn, the crabapple is gorgeous. Everyone seems to have such lovely gardens.
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adelbertcat
Klamath River, CA
June 2, 2008
11:03 AM Post #5040565
| tigerlily...several years before we moved here we lived in a rural area Known as Covelo (Mendocino County) while we were up here gold prospecting, a Cougar (we called them Cougars where I grew up) came in our yard and killed my wife's dog, one of our cats and mauled my dog (he was half black labador and half ridgeback) my dog survived, but it was nip and tuck for awhile. The link will take you to an interesting video showing a mother Cougar taking on a Grizzly.
[HYPERLINK@www.youtube.com]
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
June 2, 2008
11:36 AM Post #5040729
| And if that photographer did NOT get them out, then SHAME on letting them fall in.
Or we could hope that it is just PHOTOSHOP.
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dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 2, 2008
3:11 PM Post #5041750
| Fast thread here..lots of great pics everyone!
The Eastern Phoebe babies seem to be outgrowing the nest!
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
3:32 PM Post #5041855
| My photography class met under the Flagler Beach, FL fishing pier today. Grackles take the place of sea gulls under the pier. They poke through the wet sand looking for sand fleas and ghost crabs. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
3:34 PM Post #5041859
| When the waves get to close, they hop up on rocks. 
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bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
3:40 PM Post #5041882
| Ringed Turtle Doves take the place of Pigeons roosting under the pier. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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crazybirdlady51
Wilmar, AR
(Zone 8a)
June 2, 2008
4:09 PM Post #5041984
| Could someone give me suggestions for attaching pics to my messages. Everytime I try it won't attach and when I try to copy and paste a link it doesn't look right. Is there something special I need to do? Thanks for any help you can give me
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
June 2, 2008
4:17 PM Post #5042023
| Nice pics bsharf!
Rose, The Phoebes are growing fast! |
linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 2, 2008
4:27 PM Post #5042062
| crazybirdlady51, right below the "Post a reply to this thread" box, click on Browse. That should take you to your computer folders. Once you find the photo image file you want to attach, click on it and the file location should enter into the image box. Click on preview after you have entered your message and it should show your message with a small photo of the attached image. |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
4:41 PM Post #5042133
|
| Quoted: | | Domesicated Goose? Resin will let me know... |
Yep!
Looks very like photoshop work to me! [ducks on drain cover series]
| Quoted: | | Ringed Turtle Doves take the place of Pigeons roosting under the pier |
That's a Collared Dove. Turtle Doves are different, with more mottled plumage: [HYPERLINK@commons.wikimedia.org]
Resin
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 2, 2008
5:02 PM Post #5042198
| Thanks, Resin! GM |
crazybirdlady51
Wilmar, AR
(Zone 8a)
June 2, 2008
5:12 PM Post #5042228
| Thanks Linthicum...I do that but I guess my picture maybe too big or something because it won't work. I have a lot of my pics in Photobucket and have copied and pasted links on other forums before. I can get it in my message here but not where you can click on it to access it.
I'll try again. It's driving me crazy that I can't share my photos with y'all! |
bsharf
Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
5:47 PM Post #5042370
| Resin: I've also always called them Collared Doves. In fact I used to breed them when I lived in PA. However th older USA books(ie. Peterson's '80 ed and The Golden Book ID '83 ed ) the names Collared and Ringed Turtle Dove are used interchangably, probably because they are both nonnative species, considered to be domestic escapees. Both books show a drawing of the Collared Dove, calling it a Ringed Turtle Dove. Do you happen to know if and when the mislabelling was corrected? 
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
6:17 PM Post #5042525
| Hi Bsharf - not sure; they've never been mixed up on this side of the Pond where they are native. I'd guess the confusion got sorted in one of the AOU checklists.
Resin
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 2, 2008
6:32 PM Post #5042584
| A downy and a Red-bellied woodpecker
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 2, 2008
6:47 PM Post #5042649
| Nice photos, everyone ...
A 'Baltimore Oriole' photo taken recently ...
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debilu
Fingerlakes Region, NY
(Zone 6a)
June 2, 2008
6:51 PM Post #5042663
| I know this isn't much to go on, but while golfing today, I watched a bird hover, then dive into the lake(a small one on the course) and come out with a small fish. It was mostly dark with a white neck? Sorry, that's all I've got. It was really fun to watch. Any ideas? |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
6:52 PM Post #5042667
| Perhaps an Osprey?
What size was it?
Resin
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Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 2, 2008
6:53 PM Post #5042672
| Or a Belted Kingfisher?
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debilu
Fingerlakes Region, NY
(Zone 6a)
June 2, 2008
6:58 PM Post #5042694
| It wasn't that big, maybe the size of a crow? I wasn't really close. What I first noticed is that it kind of hovered like a humming bird does, and then dove. I'll look up a Belted Kingfisher. Thanks for your help! |
irisMA
South Hamilton, MA
June 2, 2008
7:29 PM Post #5042823
| Kestral? |
debilu
Fingerlakes Region, NY
(Zone 6a)
June 2, 2008
7:51 PM Post #5042911
| I looked up both Kestrel and Belted Kingfisher, I don't really know what it was, hope to see it again, maybe with a camera in hand. Too bad it didn't bring the golf ball out that I had just hit in to the lake! Thanks! |
thymewarp13
Hatfield, PA
(Zone 6b)
June 2, 2008
8:45 PM Post #5043284
| I'm happy to see and hear that I've still got catbirds in my yard. The one in this pic was kind enough to pause for a few seconds on the fence post while I took its picture. It appeared to be pulling sentinel duty.
After one failed robin's nest, it appears that we now have two new active nests. I'm also seeing more that a few territorial issues cropping up.
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD
(Zone 7a)
June 2, 2008
8:53 PM Post #5043357
| A Northern Cardinal in the early morning sunlight ... 
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 2, 2008
9:30 PM Post #5043609
| This thread just zoom by so fast. enjoyed everyone pictures.
An American Goldfinch, taking off.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 2, 2008
9:37 PM Post #5043648
| Thanks Nanny and MargeretK
Another American Goldfinch.
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 2, 2008
9:51 PM Post #5043724
| I think this one is Hairy Woodpecker. 
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MargaretK
PERTH
(Australia)
June 2, 2008
10:01 PM Post #5043787
| Grandmaggie, thanks for the turtle ID.
Burn, how I wish I could grow a crab apple. What a lovely picutre of the American Goldfinch in the beautiful tree.
Hi dellrose. Those babies look so snug in the nest. Out into the wide world before long, eh? The downy kid is gorgeous.
crazybirdlady, I have also had problems posting images in some of my files or even opening some files and I've found what is working is to copy the image I want to send into another file (I've been putting them into "my documents") and then "opening" it. Hope this works for you. Also hope it made sense.
Hello pelletory. |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 2, 2008
11:12 PM Post #5044195
| Bur, that is a Hairy.
MIne female Hairy has been a regular the last few days AND that is no the norm around here!
Hairy Woodpecker too!
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 2, 2008
11:14 PM Post #5044202
| Crow Fledgling... I love them!
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burn_2007
Grand-Falls, NB
(Zone 4a)
June 2, 2008
11:26 PM Post #5044274
| Thanks Nanny for ID, I wasn't too sure, couldn't remember the size, when I took the pic, and the size of it's head and beak seems small, that why I was confused.
Margaret, thanks, the crabapple are spectacular this time of year. Sorry you can't grow them. I've seen hummingbird going for the nectar on them, this afternoon. |
OldNed
Merritt Island, FL
(Zone 10a)
June 2, 2008
11:43 PM Post #5044381
| bsharf...
Eurasian Collared-Dove...Note the dark over-all color...especially the tail. This species is breeding very well and expanding in many parts of the USA
[HYPERLINK@i132.photobucket.com]
Ringed Turtle-Dove..much lighter color over-all ...with white tail. Not known to be successfully breeding anywhere in USA now.
[HYPERLINK@i132.photobucket.com]
There are hybrids between these two and many plumage variations in escaped cage-birds.
Recent versions of Field Guides are mostly up-to-date on these.
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PeeperKeeper
Georgetown, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 3, 2008
12:11 AM Post #5044513
| What terrific pictures you all have!
It's time to start the new thread. Here's where we're going:
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
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MargaretK
PERTH
(Australia)
June 3, 2008
3:19 AM Post #5044848
| Oh Burn. Hummingbirds in the crab apple. Stop it! |
Resin
Northumberland
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 9a)
June 3, 2008
5:26 AM Post #5044910
| Hi Old Ned - looks like the name inaccuracies are persisting there - the bird you have cited as "Ringed Turtle-Dove" is correctly a Barbary Dove. Also the first is correctly Collared Dove, no hyphen (a hyphen before a capital letter is very bad grammar!!). Bit worrying that Sibley gets them wrong, too!
Resin
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OldNed
Merritt Island, FL
(Zone 10a)
June 3, 2008
7:04 AM Post #5045050
| Resin...Here's how a pretty good website called Zipcodezoo handles it:
Streptopelia risoria
(Barbary Dove, Ringed Turtle-Dove)
They list 107 species and subspecies for this genus. Way too much hybridization and escaped cage birds for any clarity.
Agree with the hyphen thing also...thought about it too late.
Old-Ned |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
June 3, 2008
8:06 AM Post #5045195
| Heres the link to the new thread
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
