DAILY PICS VOL 131

LOL Resin, I'm willing to bet you own more than ONE book.

Thanks Rose and Margaret, that Pelican shot is neat, I never knew they did that.
My Song Sparrow are back too, and I'm seeing more Chickadees, and Goldfinches. The Chipping Sparrow haven't showed up the pass 2 weeks.
Resin I love that Cormorant picture with babies. And thanks for IDing these ducks for me. I took these a week ago. Goldeneyes juvie duck

A Family of them

Black-Capped Chickadee

Saying grace for his meal.

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Yesterday when I went outside the juvenile Green Heron was waiting on the wire. This was the third time I've seen it here. That's a bit of a surprise, because my little creek is dry until we get some rain. There is a larger (and still flowing) one across the highway, but it's not visible from here.

The same heron, with crest and a lot more neck. (I didn't know they had a crest!) Too bad it's head is behind the wire.

Cool shots tiger!

Great shots tiger and burn!

Heres a Black-capped Chickadee this morning sounding off.

Fantastic thread everyone! I haven't been out much in the incessant rain we're having but I'm so enjoying everyone's posts here.
A few favourites are Dellrose's juvie cardinal and heron, Margaret's osprey and pelican, tigerlily's heron, Resin's baby cormorants and Pelletory's chickadee.
Sue

Nice photos Tiger, burn, resin and nanny. Thanks for your comments. Thanks also for the information on the pelican, Resin. I was astounded. It's almost like he did it knowing it would surprise me. kniphofia, lucky you with rain. If you get fed up with it, send it over here.

Darter. These birds are usually so wary of people you can't get within cooee of them. I took this shot on the city's doorstep yesterday, slowly making my way home after buying this new lens.

Beautiful pic of that awesome bird Margaret!

Very nice everyone.

Burn & Pelle...I love your Chickadees!! I will be so glad when mine come home!

Tiger...Awesome pic of the Green Heron...would love to see one someday!

Margaret...What a cool pic and a great shot of it! You and your new lens have become great mates!!

This male Goldfinch looks like he is wearing a bad wig!! Their behavior is so sweet and I love to see and hear them!

Fantastic shot Margaret! I wish you could have some of our rain... this is my waterlogged lawn.

A Blue Jay on the bird bath I keep around for the Grackles to empty out everyday day!

Oh Dellrose that goldfinch is priceless! Great shot!

O My gosh...he does rose!! lol

I wish I could get just one fantastic shot of a Chickadee! beautiful pelle

LOL, Oh Rose that Goldfinch is adorable!!

Thanks Sue...you HAVE had a lot of rain!!

Here are the BJ's on the dead tree in the back yard! That tree is always so alive with birds!

Thanks guys...those Goldfinches are such a hoot with their expressions. I think normal people would think we are nuts...but we are happy nuts!!

Here is a juvie Common Grackle...getting the evil look. They take baths all day long and I have to fill their bath at least twice a day.

Well..that was the wrong pic..he was supposed to be taking a bath...lol!! Thank goodness for the excuse of CRS disease!

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Rose the pic of the Blue Jays in the dead tree looks like a great one for the captions thread.

A female Cardinal at the same feeding dish! It is amazing how many birds eat from that "feeder"!

If you think of a caption for the BJ's Pelle...go for it!! My funny bone is AWOL! LOL!

This was a long shot of a male Cardinal but I am so pleased to see the birds enjoying the Willow tree I started from a twig last year!

I was so happy to get this shot of a male Indigo Bunting....I have a feeling they are bulking up for the trip to GP's house soon!

OMG,Awesome pic of the Bunting Rose!!!

Here is a bird I shot while at Magic Kingdom in Orlanda last week. I don't know what kind of bird it is but he/she sure was not afraid of me. The bird allowed me to get within a few feet of him.

And here's another shot

neat! looks like a cross between a robin and a heron! ha.

Quit laughing at me, Resin!!!! ;)

Female Boat-tailed Grackle

Resin

PS tee-hee-hee ;-)

Thanks Pelle!

That sure is a cool looking Grackle...great shot of it!

Lot prettier than our old Common Grackle!! lol

Sure is a nice looking Grackle.
Like your description Marna. LOL
Rose stunning shot of Cardinal and Indigo Bunting
American goldfinches

This Male Cardinal and his mrs. stuck around for quite a while while we were relaxing at the Wildlife Sanctuary pond. He was quite mad that we didn't bring food.

He was glaring at us.

Need a confirmation on this one. I think it's an Eastern Phoebe. There is a slight notch in the tail.

Fantastic shot of the Darter, Margaret! And the Pelicans! That's one for the captions thread!
Love the dead tree BJ's and the floomfy goldfinch Rose.

Too many great pics to name them all!!! Heron tongue, juvie green herons, chickadoodles, Resin's cormorants babes.........etc.

Here's the second "Maybe Phoebe" pic.

Hummer Silhouette

Thanks, Shan, pelletory and kniphofia.

Rose, you're right. That new lens and I have bonded. I love it. Your pics are absolutely beautiful, as always, but I think you've excelled yourself with the Indigo Bunting. That is spectacular.

Nice shot of the boat-tailed grackle, Methodical. I thought the same as Mrs Ed; that it looked kinda like a cross between a heron and the photos I've seen of your American Robins.

I took this shot of a baby Tawny Frogmouth that was being rehabilitated by a now deceased friend who dedicated her life to looking after sick, injured and orphaned native birds. Not long before she died one of the local councils in Perth held a civic reception for her and a local lake was renamed in her honour. This was taken several years ago, but I just love the expression on its face.

awwwwww