Daily Pics ... Vol. 73

I spent several hours hours outside today, weeding and taking pics. I have some to upload. First is what I am pretty sure is a Bald Eagle. By the time I saw it, it was a distance away.

Turkey Vulture.

Mockingbird.

Thanks Sadie...but I must confess I shot them thru an open window and I don't think they knew I was there. If they choose this nextbox I will be able to get more pics I hope. The tree that the male is on is right outside the window!

Female Cardinal with female Painted Bunting also in pic.

Collared Dove.

Some Cowbirds.

Woodpecker.

Blue Jay.

Indigo Buntings (with Mourning Dove between).

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Mockingbird with just-picked Firebush berry.

Grackle.

Last pic is a flock of White Ibis that passed over.

Sorry I cross posted with you gardenpom! Those are fantastic shots and it looks like you had a wonderful day! I can't pick a favorite but the Dove and the Mockingbird I really love!

Rose

Great pics everyone!


sadie, I love the Titmouse,Chickadee,Pileated and Pine Warbler!

Rose, Beautiful Bluebird pics!

Great assortment GP; I love the Mockingbird w/ the berry!

Beautiful pics GP! Be sure to get those Indigo Buntings nice and fat for their trip back up this way, I sure do miss those little guys during the winter.

Wow Rose, that'd be great if they choose that nest box, it'd be like Bluebird TV all season!

Thanks Pelle :-) I hope you're feeling better.

Welcome back Pelle. Here is another cardinal pic. Bev

Thanks all. Sadie, I'm surprised the Buntings are still here...I think they will be headed further North soon. I envy your Pileated visitors. I saw one in the next yard a few days ago, but by the time I got my camera it was gone. Pelletory, good to have you back and yes, I also like the Mockingbird with the berry. He swallowed it right after I took the shot. I also saw a Catbird today, but failed to get a decent pic.

Raven flying low

Turkey Vulture higher up.

Very nice Adel!

American Goldfinch...starting to change colors.

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Female Purple Finch

We've been lookin' all over for you Pelle! Glad to hear you're on the mend.

Very cute! Thanks sybil! I'm trying hard to get better.

The sun is shining and the colorful birds makes it feel even "sunnier".

Awesome to watch the jays and cardinals together. So colorful! Not a good picture, but they were so fun to watch...

Even the grackles are colorful in the sun.

While putting up some more bird houses I decided to photograph and post the friends that have spent the winter with me. (6 more pics)

Lesser Goldfinch

Western Scrub Jay

Spotted Towhee

Steller's Jay

Fox Sparrow

Dark-eyed Junco (hopefully some new friends will be showing up soon)

Nice pics adel and Julie!

Nice Colorful bird house Adel. Julie, I agree, aIthough I don't like the grackles at the feeders, I do like the colors on the them.
Another snowy day today, pictures are on the gray side again.
Hairy Woodpecker

adelbertcat: What a brillant blue in your photos!

Male Pine Grosbeaks