Here we go with a new thread. Lots of great photos on the last one. Here is a link, should you want to go back to it: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1181348/
I will lead off with one of my a mockingbirds that has a problem with it's lower bill. It's as close as I can get to a picture of a crossbill.
Lots of Robins nesting nearby. I count at least three pair.
Here is a little one that couldn't wait to get out of the nest yesterday. It could not fly --- in fact, it could barely hop. This was right after a hard thunderstorm. I saw a parent herding it under a crepe myrtle as the rain started again.
Here is a goldfinch, on top of the same crepe myrtle.
The tufted titmice are also nesting close by and obviously have chicks in their nest. They make frequent trips to the meal worm feeder
This pair of mockingbirds is also nesting close by. They spend most of their day harrassing the bluebirds. They don't seem to bother the other birds as much. The mocker on the right is the one with the deformed bill. I think it is the female.
Here is my new female. She has five little ones in the nest box, now five days old.
Here is my last one for now. Sorry if I was slow. I had to drive up to Baltimore this morning, so I quickly copied the pics I intended to post onto a flash drive and brought them with me. I am now using my mother-in-law's computer, which is even slower than mine!
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Great shots Dave! A shame about the Mockingbirds bill but she looks healthy. Love the Robins too. The Goldfinch is very handsome! Glad your Bluebirds are doing well and of course I love the Titmouse.
Thanks for starting the new thread!
Wonderful shots Dave.
Hi folks, just when you thought you were rid of me, I'm baaaaaaack!!
Been following the threads, and enjoying them immensely. So many great pictures of beautiful spring birds.
Here is a Brown Thrasher.
And a picture of Mrs. Flicker.
Glad your back GG!
Wonderful pics!
Nice start to the new thread, Dave. Excellent photos.
GG, I like your Flicker and Thrasher photos.
Here is a photo of a Black & White Warbler I took two weeks ago. They are a tiny bird that is difficult to identify in flight, at least with my eyes . Another one of my favorite birds.
Photo #2 ....
Last one of the Black & White Warbler .....
Here is an 'American Redstart'. Another of my favorites. Heck, I've got a lot of favorites ......
Photo #2 of an American Redstart ......
Last one of the American Redstart. I was hoping for some better shots but one has to take what one can get .......
I'll throw in another 'Common Yellowthroat' photo. They are one neat bird.
Fabulous start Dave!! DH said he saw a fledgling Robin on Monday where he works. I haven't seen any yet.
Linth.....Outstanding shots of the B&W!! I have only seen one once and got a bad photo that was good enough to ID it!
GG...so good to see your flicker is still coming...NICE!!!
Not really a good one...just like the Don King hairdo on the Cardinal!!
another Cardinal on the ground... looking kind of cheeky!
Love the Black and White Warbler Linth.
Nanny that is a great doo!
A couple of Grackles.
Check the stance on this Goldfinch!
I did not see the female Red Bellied Woodpecker waiting her turn at the suet until I unloaded the SD card.
Thank you Dave for the new thread, hope the Mocker does well with her crossbill. I've yet seen a Robin nest, though we've quite a few of them year round here. Love to see the baby BB, Goldfinch for some reason lits me up like a happy candle when I spotted them outdoor. LOL with you on your comment on my residential Cardinals Nan. They're cute. GG, it's nice having you back. Glad you've got a great shot at the Flicker, I can only spot their white rump when I found and startle them foraging on the groun around here. Guys I can't believe I went out to the garden without my camera twice, not once but twice without my camera. Both times I missed out on good shot of Eastern Kingbird posing pretty for me. Hummers too. Linth, the B&W Warbler is striking looking! Love it. Not to mention the Am. Redstart and the Common YellowThroat (which isn't at all common down here).
I think this Carolina Chickadee is wondering when I'm going to replace the peanut suet feeder, for it was really a hit among many birds.
Great shots everyone!
Linth, Love the Black and White Warbler and Common Yellowthroat!
The baby American Robins that are nesting at the top of our porch is beginning to show more as the chicks grow. There are 4 chicks in the nest and the nest is starting to overflow as they grow. Just peeked through the slider to see one of the parents shielding the babies from the heavy rains with their wings spread out over them. They sure are great parents!
Wooohooo, I think I may have a type of swallow and a hummingbird visiting. Pelle, it's so nice you have seen the activity of those Robins. They're too sweet.
Thank you Dave, for your wonderful variety, and the new start.
The Black and White is one I want to get a good picture of. Lets hope, this will be the year it`ll happen.The Yellow Warbler, has been around for the last few days.
GG, you're such a sneak, to be lurking, and to not letting us know, you were there all along. Glad you came out of hiding and sharing again. :))
Nanny lol, your Cardinal must of got up, on the wrong side of the bed.
That Chickadee should go knock on your window, to let you know, there`s no more food in their favorite feeders. That`s what the Chickadees, Purple Finch do when there `s no more food in this feeder.
Nice capture of Swallow and Hummer in the same shot!
Female Brown-headed Cowbird.
Male Purple Finch.
Black-capped Chickadee.
LOL Burn.
Lily, That is such a cute shot!
Burn, Love that Chipping Sparrow!
This Male Cardinal is looking pretty.
He sure is GG!
Dave, thanks for the new thread. Your photos are all beautiful. I hope that mocker will be okay. Love the robins.
Granny, pretty thrasher and flicker. Those grackles are so pretty too.
Linth, beautiful warbler and that redstart is awesome! That yellow-throat is priceless, love that "look".
Nanny, love your "Don King".
Lily, cute chickadee shot. Beautiful photo of the hummer and swallow-hope you see more of that one.
Burn love all your photos too. That sparrow is beautiful with the brown cap.
This Brown-headed Cowbird has a bill that looks more like a blackbird. Wonder if it could be a hybrid or integrade?
Here's a colorful House Finch.
One more of him.
Found my first juvenile Oak Titmouse!
That little juvy Titmouse is adorable duc!
