DAILY PICS VOL. 103

Wow! What amazing pictures in Vol. 102. The Indigo Buntings, Tangers, Orioles, Bluebirds, everything! What awesome pictures and a definite sign that Spring is finally here after a long, hard Winter!

I did see my first Rose Breasted Grosbeak yesterday and finally got a decent shot today. They are such pretty birds -- just wish they'd stay here a bit longer!!

The goldfinch are acting crazy as ever, and yesterday was the first time I've ever seen them eat dandelion seeds! That was very funny to watch!

In any event, thanks Pelle for asking me to start this new thread. I'll start out with a shot of the Rose Breasted Grosbeak pigging out at the feeder.

Great shot indiana! Hope they stay for you!

Thanks for starting the new thread!

Here's the Goldfinches taking off and landing at the feeder...

Nice pics! I'm not seeing too many Goldfinch around probably because of too many Starlings and Grackles.

Thanks Pelle!
Here's a Red-winged blackbird -- they look so cool in flight!

I've got tons of Starlings, but they don't seem to bother the Goldfinches.
One last shot for now -- my computer is very slow now and I guess I'm gonna have to reboot. :(
Here's a cute little White Crowned Sparrow wishing I'd mow!!

dellrose.....you are right about the Bullock's Orioles being pigs and loud. I went out to fill the sock feeders and when I was there this male landed in the tree next to me (about 3 feet away and eyeball height) and read me the riot act all the time I was there.

as soon as I left he checked out the oranges

and the nectar

while the female checked the jelly.

Neat pics guys!

Gray Catbird - This guy has been singing his little heart out today. I saw my first hummingbird of the year yesterday. I tried several times to get a good picture of him at the window nectar feeder, but failed. I think it's gonna entail me washing windows!

Thats wonderful Nanegoat!

Great pic of the Catbird!

Thanks pelle!

That is a great picture, Nanegoat. Very pretty bird!
Great Oriole shots, Adelbertcat!

Grackle calling out.

male Cardinal sitting in the trumpetvine in front of the Wisteria.

Goldfinch (male) at the spiral feeder.

I love the Cardinal posed in front of the Wisteria! Very nice!

Thank You!

Downy Woodpecker (female) today.

Very nice Catbird GG! It took me 3 tries to get one that was halfway decent.

Love all you pretty orioles adel.

Pelle, you must bribe your birds to pose so nice for you! lol

These are all from yesterday...Mrs. Northern Flicker came for breakfast yesterday morning!

We had rain in the afternoon...a very soggy Blue Jay

This one of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak had me laughing...just what was he looking for?

NF is beautiful, Nanny. Being soggy doesn't stop those BJ's, huh?

Very nice pics everyone. Nice start to this thread. I'd add one, and do the rest tomorrow. I am falling asleep.....

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I think new bird came in today...............It looks like a Jelly Belly Oriole to me.

and1

This Western Tanager is running a close second to the JBO

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Got confirmation that there are two male Bullock's Orioles. While this one was scarfing up the nectar, a second male was in the tree behind him.

LOL at the JBO!!

Super pics adel!

Beautiful pics everyone!

Beautiful birds, awesome photography - I am enjoying immensely!

nanny, I love the Flicker!

Dh and I were working in the backyard today and I was taking a break and looked up at the pecan tree. I saw a strange bird eating tassles and went to get the camera. We took several shots theses are the best.

Oh, I have looked in my Birds of NAm book and this is a
Blackburnian Warbler! It isn't one I would have ever thought to see. I had never even heard the name!!

Omigosh - it's gorgeous!!!!!

Nice one on the Blackburnian Warbler . . . first forum pic of one!

Resin

Thanks! It was lucky that we got anything, it was way up in the tree and moving constantly. Here is one more.

Hey DAVE....where is that "Bird" Files forum that everyone is requesting?

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/836181/

Awesome Sheila! I have not heard of this bird, either. He is gorgeous!