DAILY PICS VOL. 235

2nd shot of Red-winged BB

I'm not sure what happened after this pic was taken. It was sent to me in an e-mail photographer unknow. There were other pics showing how the bear got to the feeder if any one is interested I'm going to post them on the wild life forum under bear trouble.

Hi Margaret. Welcome back. We have missed you.

Here's an immature Northern Mockingbird.

Osprey greeting today's dawn in my backyard.

Very big black squirrel!

That bear was quite impressive! I was out on the St. John's River, FL. today. Osprey's all over the place.

Also saw something cute. A Moorhen and its 2 chicks. 1st photo with one of the chicks.

The 2 chicks together.

Hello

(Steller's Jay)

Nice shots bsharf and adelbertca

Here's the Male Cardinal doing an impersonation of Don King

Chipping Sparrow

That's the best tuft of hair on a Cardinal ever!

Flamin Hot,GGRReat shot !!!! Thats poster perfect ! :)

Blue Bird juvie...

Glad to see a cardinal with feathers. Hairdo makes him look very alert.

Nanny, that juvie a cutie!
Meth, that Cardinal is incredible! Cute Sparrow too!
Adel, love that Jay-wow/
Bsharf, great shots!
What a pleasure to come here and see such beautiful birds!

One of my Crows.

I love watching the juvie Scrub Jays and their daily antics.

More juvies.

One more.

The Oriole juvies are starting to get more color.

Another Oriole on one of the last of the Hollyhock blooms.

Great shots everyone!!!

bsharf, Love the Moorhen with their adorable chicks.

Oh Duc, your Orioles in your flowers garden really has won me over. bsharf first time I notice the Moorhen and their juvies, very interesting birds! Adel, your Stella Jay has some 'tude! lol.

From bald to a full head of hair, what a difference in the looks of the Cardinals.
Very nice shot of the Osprey bsharf.
Hey Margaret, Are you officially retired now? Last time I heard, there was only 8 days left.

Same old gang coming, to the feeders.
Hairy is one.

Here's my poor excuse, of an Osprey nest. Too far for my camera.

Black-capped Chickadee on the thistle feeder.

Wonderful picture everyone, here is a little shy turf titmouse:

Going down to the creek bank this morning, I spooked a little female Downy from the mullein stalks. She flew into the ash trees, with the sun behind her. Bad for photos! Good for me that she flew back to the mullein for more seed. Here she's peeking out at me.

Yes Burn. Thanks for asking. Officially retired as of 4 days ago. Well, retired from one job and have launched myself into writing a book. I been watching the threads but haven't been posting. I'm under instruction on how to resize to allow me to post. I have lots to show and tell on the Ospreys.

Congratulations on your retirement Margaret. I hope you'll enjoy writing your book.
Tiger, your Downy is just adorable.
Lily, your little Titmouse is a cutie too!
Burn, don't say "same old gang", I'd be happy to host all your cute birds! You should tell your local power company they need to build a pole nest next to the power lines for your Osprey. Our local guys love the good publicity they get for all the ones they've built for us here.

More poses by my juvie Scrub Jays.

This one surprised the other by quickly dropping in and immediately flying off.

Another favorite pose.

The California Quail come to this specific spot every year to dig and roll in the dirt in our neighbor's yard. They all take turns and really seem to enjoy themselves. My guess is they're just grooming themselves.

Hey Margaret...was wondering about you.....almost sent you an email this morning! I keep thinking I should do something contructive with my time...but then I decide, Nay..I'm good!! LOL

I was able to sneak some shots of the Gold Finch on the feeder yesterday....LOTS of Gold Finch this year!!

Peeking!!

Love how it is holding the little seed!

Those gold finches are bright and beautiful Nanny.

Love the Quail duc and the Jays!

Beautiful Goldfinch nanny; glad your getting a lot of them.

Goldfinches have been among the missing here for some reason.