Hope you all checked out the wonderful photos in the last thread. We came from-
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1136973/
We took a trip to the Mendocino Botanical Gardens on the coast a couple days ago and I was able to photograph this Black Oystercatcher and Black Turnstone out on a large boulder in the ocean.
I haven't gone through all my photos yet, but I was amazed these little shorebirds were walking on the side of a shear boulder.
I also found this Song Sparrow-at least I think that's what it is.
And, here's one of several Northern Flickers that have been around our garden.
Those are all nice duc but that first one is really special. Anxiously awaiting what you find when you sort through the rest of the Mendocino shots. Thanks for starting the new thread.
Wow, duc, those are some really good pics. Nice way to start the new thread.
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These days I have more Carolina Chickadees and Tufted titmice than Cards.
Here is one of the Chickadees.
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Another.
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I did see one male Cardinal, but was only able to snap this female.
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Here's one of my Titmice.
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I had to use Photoshop on this one. The Downy Woodpecker on the tree opposite the setting sun - in the shadow.
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Last one.
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Hi everyone! I have been MIA from DG for some time now. My work schedule after I returned from vacation became very hectic, and I just couldn't seem to make the time to catch up here. I have tried to peek in and lurk every once in a while! Hope I didn't miss way too much and I hope everyone is doing well!
Duc... those are great photos from your trip to start the new thread, but I just LOVE that Northern Flicker! Gorgeous!
Hack... that first pic of the Chickadee is great and the female cardinal is lovely!
About a month ago, I had the opportunity to photograph some beautiful owls from the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia. As their name implies, they rescue, rehab, and release only raptors. As with all organizations such as this, there are birds that cannot be released. I got to "meet" four of them.
Eastern Screech Owl - grey morph
Eastern Screech Owl - red morph
Barn Owl
Southern White-faced Scops Owl
Closer...
Red
The pair together...
"My what big eyes you have!"
Have a great weekend everyone!
Nice shots all!! Duc, thanks for starting the new thread love that first shot!
Hack, that is a very nice set of your birds!
VA_Wild_Rose, Wow! you just made me happier to be a Canon T1i owner...it did a great job on the Owls!! Nice!
Nice collections of shots on the last thread everyone!!
A few from the backyard...some from the Bay...which is starting to come to life again right on schedule.
First a couple of the Downy Woodpecker
no.2
White-breasted Nuthatch
Blue Jay
Female House Finch
last from the backyard...Black-capped Chickadee
Lots of gulls and cormorants feeding in the bay right now...will be keeping tabs on the bay now...for all the mergansers and duck's that should be arriving.
The Great Black-backed Gull's are back.
Ring-billed Gull
last...a close-up of another Ring-billed Gull. Worked on some flight shots...but still not happy...lol...looking forward to having the 400mm when the birds start arriving on the lake and bay.
Beautiful photos both Burd & Wild Rose. We have not heard the screech owls lately. I hope they are still around.
Will just say I love all the pics and great new thread as always!!
I had some Purple Finch yesterday but I have to download the pics and see if any are good! I saw 2 males and 1 female so that made for a good day here. The strong winds we have been having have not made it very nice to go out looking. Hope they move on soon!
I do have a Cardinal that was at the feeder. The wind was blowing his little crest up!
The Blue Jays are coming in more now again that it is getting chilly. We have been down into the 30's overnight now a few times. But we are still under a Burn Ban here due to drought conditions.
Meant to mention also that I enjoyed all the last post on the previous thread!!
This female Red-bellied Woodpecker is so amusing to watch. She inspects every little nook & cranny it seems!
Yes, Thanks to all for the wonderful shots in the last thread!
Duc, I absolutely love that first shot along with the others. Thanks for starting the new thread!
This thread is really going fast. Great pics form everyone!
I just received my new Canon Rebel T2i (Eos 550D). I haven't taken any shots or videos with it yet but I hope to get some today and I'll be going down the shore tomorrow for a few days for some bird watching.
Congrats on the new camera, Pelle. Can't wait to see your new pics. I got a few shots this morning. This Osprey flew over and seemed like he was looking right at me.
I like this one of him flying past the moon.
I was watching a Dragonfly but this Grackle was too.
Hummingbird sitting still.
