DAILY BIRD PICS VOL # 421

It's been three (3) months since my last post so it's good to get back to posting a few photos. Unfortunately, a death in the family precluded me from getting out in the field. I'm sure those who have been involved with estate issues know how time consuming it can be. But anyway, it is time to start a new thread and I am privileged to start it. And, for those who wish to go back to the previous Vol. #420, here is the link: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1229571/

The only places I have been this Fall, is the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and the Conowingo Dam, primarily to photograph the Bald Eagle. So, I will start off the new thread with a series of Bald Eagle photos taken at Blackwater. The opportunities are rather limited at Blackwater in comparison to Conowingo, but I did get a few keeper photos.

Photo #2. Blackwater is making some major renovations to their Visitor Center. Part of the wildlife drive was also closed most of the summer months while they were making repairs. Other than a few Bald Eagles, wildlife was minimal on my visit.

Photo #3. With colder weather arriving, it should drive some of the Bald Eagles farther south so I would expect the numbers to increase.
I will be getting up at 5:30 a.m. in the morning to go to Conowingo so that is why I started this thread a little early.

Photo #4. With the Osprey gone until Spring, the Bald Eagles often use this platform to stop and rest. This is the same platform that is seen on the Blackwater Osprey web camera. It is situated along the wildlife drive and reachable with a 500mm lens.

Photo #5. A pair of lovebirds ! They are starting to pair up. The pair that are seen on the Eagle cam at Blackwater start laying eggs around January 19. These were also taken along the wildlife drive but a little distant from the roadway.

Photo #6. I only saw three Great Blue Herons .....

wonderful eagles.

Wonderful shots Linth! Thanks for starting the new thread!

I really enjoy the eagles, linth. Wish I had a place I could count on seeing eagles. There are some that winter here, but they are few and far between.

A pintail.

Beautiful photos on that last thread everyone!

Linth, thank you for the great new thread and welcome back! Your eagles and heron photos are beautiful as always.

Red, very pretty photo of the pintail.

My Northern Flickers are still around and are as noisy as ever.

Here's one of my House Finches.

A White-crowned Sparrow.

A Spotted Towhee.

Holy cow....what great pics every one!!

Welcome back Al, sorry for your loss. I've missed your contribution on the forum. Thank you for for your sharing much useful information on watching the awesome Eagles. Duc, your pics of the various birds this time of year are so so lovely, and very festive I wish I can achieve a little bit of your talent with photography each and every day.

Lovely Eagle shots, Linth. Thanks for a great start. Sorry about your lost too.

I've enjoyed all your contribution on the previous threads. There were a lot of great pictures shared.

Lots of crows around.

I have not taken a lot of pictures lately, I will share some from the last few months.

One of a Parula Warbler came for a visit, a lifer for me.

A Ruby-crowned Kinglet.

Oh you got it with his crown up...how lucky!!!

That Ruby-crowned Kinglet is sweetish thing I've seen.

Great Blue Heron with its fresh catch.

Terrific eagle shots to start this thread, Charlie. Anxious to see how you did at Conowingo today.

I love all the bird photos. Thanks so much. Sharon

So good to see you back, Charlie. Wonderful eagle photos and I look forward to more. I love their big, feathery pants.

Gosh, Burn, you've got a couple of little beauties there with your Kinglet and Warbler.

Good capture, Kim.

Good pics, Duc. Burn, that is a great shot of the kinglet. Difficult to see that ruby crest, much less get a pic.

A coot shot from the other day.

Love the Eagles Linth, sorry for your loss.

Duc, you have a great holiday card shot with Towhee.

Burn, the Ruby-Crowned Kinglet is beautiful.

Great shots all.

Amazing Bald Eagle shots as always. Congratulations to the winners in the Calendar contest. Burd took 1st and 2nd place for his photos. Friday the Blue Crowned Conures came by again. WELCOME BACK ROSE!

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Cormorants passing by.

Bath time for a Painted Bunting.

All done!

Great shots GP!! Love those parrots!

Great shots GP. My goodness, you need a larger feeder!! Love those parrots.

Congratulations on 1st and 2nd place, Burd. Well done!

This may look like he is either taking off or landing, but actually he is trying to keep his balance against a wind gust that eventually blew him off. Otherwise the weather today was quite nice.

Super shots Linth thanks for the new thread! Great shots all! Thanks for the congrats Margaret and nanny! Unfortunately I do not know where to find a link to the contest results and which photo's were the winner's. Can someone post a link? Thanks again! :)


Edited to say: Nvm I found it. :)


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Congrats Burd! Well done!

Congrats GP on your 3rd place in the Wildlife!

Sorry I missed that GP, thankyou! Congrats on your 3rd place finish!

Congratulations to both GP and Burd!

Great capture on the conures. And I always enjoy bluebirds. Daddy has been busy this morning. Lots of birds in the yard and he has to be sure he has his house staked out.

A mallard on a rainy day in Branson, MO.