Daily Bird Pics Vol # 399

I think you have a cowbird egg amongst others (perhaps Robin?). I'd remove that one.

Looks like a cowbird egg at the left: http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cowbird+egg&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&sa=X&biw=1173&bih=800

Fairly sure it is legal for you to remove it, but check locally.

Resin

Its not mine ...but i looked up cowbird eggs and it sounded like they were not as speckled,I thought it pretty much had to be a cowbird,soo she should destroy the Cb egg?? Thanks all.. for helping . Tamara

Resin ,thanks for the link ,my stokes says white with dark marks ..not very descriptive..LOL

Welcome Weerobin & Dogs_N_Petunias!! SO nice to have more new faces here. Hope we see you often!

Adel.....so nice to see one of those cute quails!!

About Cowbird Eggs: I found the following info here http://www.sialis.org/cowbirds.htm

Solutions: Like it or not, Cowbirds are native, so they are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This means that in most cases, eggs cannot be removed from nests without a permit. Special permits have been obtained to kill Cowbirds that congregate in enormous flocks and are considered a nuisance. In some spots in states like MI and TX, permits can be obtained to trap Cowbirds to protect endangered species like Kirtland's Warblers. In some areas, monitors are authorized to remove eggs and trap adults after taking a class. Check on local requirements.

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Wow so many wonderful, wonderful, photos, Can't get caught up, but loving it all.

Back to previous thread, Linth what great photos, I haven'g seen any of your birds here at my place yet this year. Loved the poem, and especially liked your mad-eyed-Vireo. Hope your wife is recovered from her knee surgery. I am able to now walk around my yard after March major surgery, revision of left hip joint., but have to be careful of uneven places.

Hugger Girl very nice picture of tulips and Oriole, I do have orioles eating grape jelly and oranges

Waxwings have been and gone, and I think most of the White Crowned Sparrows have moved on.

Adel, great shots of your birds, no Grosbeaks or Jays here.

Hack, a pair of Pine Siskins have been fighting my permanently here 2 dozen or so Goldfinches for the feeder space. I'm hoping the Myrtle Warbler shows up. They like my Crataegus, Downy Hawthorn.

Dubuc, So glad to see pictures of your saving the Crow, you and the bucket guy.

I surely did enjoy all the wonderful photos of the last two threads. Thanks everyone.

Donna

Welcome newcomers, glad to have y'all on board. I've no pics. today yet to share. Just to answer your question regarding BBs Hack. I've this particular bird house which the BBs checked it out and showed much interest early on during the season. They did never attempt to build ... then a HOSP showed up this past weekend. I was surprised to see the male Blue Bird came back to discourage the HOSP from taking the nest box. The house is still vacant thus far. I'm hoping the BBs will eventually build on it.

Had a female Painted Bunting on the millet feeder a couple of times this morning. I didn't try for a pic, no light.

An Eastern Phoebe.

A pair of Bank Swallows (I think) taken last week at Roaring River SP, Missouri.

A Turkey Vulture.

This is the third day and the Summer Tanager is still here. :-))

Maybe he's going to spend the summer with you. That would be nice. We want more pics.

Took this of the male mocker a few minutes ago. Thunderstorms rolling in, bad light day.

Nice one!

Neat shot red!!

Hope the Tanager stays pelle!

Female Baltimore Oriole...

Gray Catbird & Baltimore Oriole. Some seem to get along and others not so much!

Wonderful photos everyone!

This Ash-throated Flycatcher didn't seem to be afraid of me taking its photo.

One of many Scrub Jays.

This female Bullock's Oriole had a dirty face, hopefully from building her nest.

I enjoyed watching this oriole as it enjoyed the wildflowers.

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Here's a Tree Swallow.

Wonderful shots nanny and duc!

Here is a bit of a dark pic of my least favorite yard bird ( Common Grackle ). Unfortunately there are about 6 of them that keep hanging around and keeping nicer birds from the feeders.
They are a handsome bird.

Even handsomer when they are in someone elses yard, right? Fortunately I don't normally have any around here and not too many starlings.

Daddy brought the juves for breakfast this a.m. They are getting brave enough to come down to the feeder now. Now if I could just have one nice morning to sit outside with good light and not have to take pics through the windows.

...Pine Warbler.

One happy family Canadian Geese. :)

Pelle, sorry the grackle is so mean to your birds. He sure is beautiful though.

Red, I got used to shooting pics through the window-yours is wonderful. Dad is a beauty.

Lily, love your little warbler and the goose family.

This looks like a juvenile oriole on the right. I wasn't expecting to see any little ones just yet.

Here's one of my Bullock's Orioles.

I'm still seeing just one or two White Pelicans fly by the house.

Caught this Bewick's Wren eyeing the first of the strawberries. The bird seemed to think it wasn't ripe enough yet and walked away from it.

Love the orioles. Don't think I'm going to have any. Between Daddy and the mockingbirds, they aren't allowed in the yard.

Went to a cookout with the OK Master Naturalists last night and toured a member's 10-acre wildscape. They are more into native plants, but have some nice birds as well. It's located in the Crosstimbers which are thick oak. They have cut and mowed serpentine trails all through it. Lovely place.

An Indigo Bunting.

Ah, as I learned from Mrs. Ed. that fly by Pelican is in its breeding season -- as evidence by the 'knob' on its bill. lol. Love your Bewick Wren eyeing the nearly ripe strawberry Duc. Red, one gorgeous Indigo Bunting....that is one bird on my high priority wish list. lol

Enoying all the great photos....I have not been able to get out much like I wish I could.

Here is a flower to cheer you up Nan. Seems like our weekend is going to be a rainy one down here. Hope you will be out and about in no time as you wished you could.

Newly bloomed butterfly bush with a pair of Gold Finches visiting;

THat wren and the strawberry is pretty funny,

From a couple days ago, a pine sisken. I actually think this may be a first of year for me.

Another first of year. This Eurasian Collared Dove dropped in.

Lovely shots guys.
We had 2 beautiful days, with lots of activities at the feeders. A new bird showed up and I was pleasantly surprised. It's not common on the daily thread. It is found mostly around Coniferous woods. But you will have to wait for the new thread, before I post it. ;)) Meanwhile.......... you can try guessing.
I can tell you that, it's not an American Goldfinch.

And not this Evening Grosbeak.

Neither, the female Purple Finch.

Tehehehehe, you're killing me burn for the wait on your lifer. lol