DAILY BIRD PICS VOL. 398

Onward to a new thread ..... we're starting to see lots of fine photos as Spring is finally arriving, at least here in the mid-Atlantic states. In case you wish to visit previous threads, here is the link to the most recent one: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1176649/

I’ll start off with the 'Common Yellowthroat' which is one of my favorite birds. I find it mostly near a marsh or wetlands and it nests close to, or on the ground. Locally, it has sometimes been called the Maryland Yellow-throat. In fact, the name of the Maryland Ornithological Society’s newsletter is called the Yellowthroat.

Here is one verse taken from a poem entitled "Maryland Yellow-throat" by Henry Van Dyke - 1895 - which 116 years earlier so vividly depicts my sentiment today when I am surrounded by this little magical bird.

An incantation so serene,
So innocent, befits the scene:
There's magic in that small bird's note--
See, there he flits--the Yellow-throat;
A living sunbeam, tipped with wings,
A spark of light that shines and sings.

Another photo of the Common Yellowthroat, a member of the warbler family.

They are often difficult to photograph since they tend to mostly stay among the weeds and low to the ground.

And, here are a few photos of the 'Eastern Bluebird'.

Another Bluebird photo ......

One more Eastern Bluebird .......

Another one of my favorite birds - the Yellow-breasted Chat. I positioned myself within acceptable distance to a white Dogwood tree and patiently waited for a bird of any kind to sit among the flowers. I finally was rewarded with this "Chat".

And then along came an 'Orchard Oriole'.

Sitting close by, but not silently, was the 'Gray Catbird'.

One more 'Gray Catbird' photo .....

Later in the morning, I was able to get another nice photo of the 'Orchard Oriole' male.

One more 'Orchard Oriole'.

And, a male Red-bellied Woodpecker ......

I almost forgot the 'Prairie Warbler'. How could I ?

I take so many photos of the Prairie Warbler so here is one more.

And, lastly here is a photo of what I call, the "Mad-eyed Vireo" instead of the White-eyed Vireo.

Sorry for posting so many photos at one time. I may be missing in action for a spell while my DW gets a new knee ....... I won't have anyone to carry my 500mm lens and tripod !

Wow Linth, you have been busy. Wonderful pictures. However, my very favorite is the "mad-eyed Vireo". Sorry your DW has to undergo that knee replacement. Wish her well for me.

Tehehehehe

Wow Linth, I love all the wonderful shots and the poetry is beautiful!

Thanks for starting the new thread!

Thanks for giving us such an amazing start, with these wonderful photos Linth. Your Mad-eyed Vireo is well captured and so hilarious. Wishing the best to DW and a prompt recovery.

A male Purple Finch.

A Black-capped Chickadee on the same feeder.

Bohemian Waxwing in for a treat.

I have a lot a Brown-headed Cowbirds.

A White-throated Sparrow in the Blue Spruce.

Nice ones burn! That is si great you have the waxwings coming in.

I'd settle some Cedar Waxwings here. Have Oregon grapes ripe and ready, but I haven't seen any yet. Nice collection there burn.

oh man great shots everyone...Love the Viro... ive got a rosebreasted grosbeak that is just pigging out on the feeder...hungry boy

Oriole,lookin pretty

Mrs Grosbeak

Linth, Linth, Linth. You crack me up. Brilliant start, by the way. I really want to see a Common Yellowthroat.

Burn, is that some greening leaves I see in the background?

Hugger, don't you love how birds will perch on anything, like that tulip?

I had a young male Baltimore Oriole stop by for some jelly.

Lovely shots hugger!

Handsome Orioles hugger and Mrs Ed!

Looks like I've got myself an Oriole, but which?

Same bird;

Ah hah, Orchard Oriole, just right after the Great Creasted Flycatcher visited this evening. Made my day!

Fantastic pictures, everyone. Certainly like the verio with the 'do'. Good luck with the knee operation.

This Steller's Jay came up on the porch for a close look...............

then over to Frank's Creek for a drink.

A female Black-headed Grosbeak showed up today, but didn't stick around.

The male Grosbeak is getting braver.

I put out some Orange Marmalade for the Orioles. They like it, but unfortunately so do the Steller's Jays.