Hard to believe how fast each one of these threads goes by! Spent some time outside this morning but all I could get were Doves and Squirrels mostly. Maybe I'll have better luck later today. Still awaiting the return of my winter visitors, the Painted and Indigo Buntings.....here's a Collared Dove.
Did get a couple pics of my resident Mockingbird.
Here he is singing proudly. OK, the rest of you with all the birds can continue adding pics!
Nice photos, gardenpom. Thanks for starting the new thread.
Activity is slow around here with overcast skies and a threatening northeaster. Nonetheless, the chickadees have arrived in full force.
Here is one photo taken earlier this week at one of my feeders.
This is another Bald Eagle photo taken this past weekend. I took about 21 photos of this immature eagle as he flew toward me and right over my head. At one point, he more than filled the viewfinder. Too bad it wasn't an adult .... but it's always tomorrow !
Look at that beak! Even an immature Bald Eagle is a sight to behold! Lucky you!
gardenpom, actually, I am indeed fortunate to be near Bald Eagles. It's amazing how they have recovered here in the Chesapeake Bay area. In the next few months, my photo activity of Bald Eagles will be picking up. One strives for that perfect clear, sharp photo of the eagle grasping a fish as he just rises above the water. Sometimes the lighting isn't ideal and then sometimes the photographer (me) just screws up ! Nonetheless, some days I have taken 300+ photos, all of eagles. I like the challenge .... and it's a beautiful sight.
The photos are beautiful linthicum. There sure isn't much time to take each shot and I surely know how the lighting can change depending on the direction the Eagle is flying.
Thanks, ducbucin.
Here's a Double-crested Cormorant passing me broadside with a nice catch. Dark colored birds sometimes don't photograph too well despite a bright sun.
Thanks for starting the new thread GP! Like the Mockingbird.
Linth, Wonderful pics!
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GP...I think the Mockingbird is so pretty. I only saw mine once but wish I could spot it more often!
Linth...awesome..the beak is HUGE on that immature!
I got just a brief little peek at a Black - and - White Warbler today...which is a new bird for me!!
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Your so lucky nanny!
I love that B&W Nanny!
Great pics LInthicum! I don't know how you can pick your favorite out of 300!
GM, I've only see a collared-dove once! They're pretty cool!
Inca Dove, I think. I usually see them in pairs and this one was by himself.
Collared Dove close-up.
Another shot.
Blue Jay sitting pretty.
Jay in flight.
Grackle in a pretty setting. Heard a Hawk and a Pileated Woodpecker today, but did not see them.
Nanny, congrats, of COURSE you have a new warbler!
GP, I love the way Jays look when flying towards me.
Everyone, lovely.
Here's a photo of my returning Downy Woodpecker.
Not sure what he was looking at, but found this shot interesting.
Nice pics GP and Mrs Ed! I love the Downys they are quite friendly litle birds!
Here's one more. This one cracks me up too!
That is cute! The cats adorable!
Thanks, he's my baby! 12 pounds of furrball!
I find downys some of the easiest birds for me to photograph. I wonder why. Perhaps because they stay long enough for me to get a shot.
Love the what's he looking at AND kitty shot!!
I thought of you when I spotted that warbler!! lol
Nanny, you'll hit that 100 for sure, for your bird sighting list. Have a lot of new Warblers there!!! Love seeing all the different kind.
GP the BlueJay on the wire is really nice and love yours and Elphaba's Dove the doves and Elphaba dove too.
Linth so beautiful, Eagle and Cormorant with lunch
Mrs-Ed cute Downy. They are fun to watch at the feeders. I see the Downy often but haven't seen the Hairy WP,for quite some time.
Seen an Hawk today, but batteries were dead, could not get a picture.
10 thirsty American Goldfinches.
Mourning Dove
Sliding Dove, ;)
burn, Love all the Goldfinch in the Fall.
Thanks Pelle
Man I want a little water fall like yours Burn!! I know I could just draw in so many more birds to the yard with one!
I am at 89 on my list...I am looking REAL hard these days.
Not a new bird, but got these 2 shots of a juvie Blackpoll Warbler yesterday.
#2
What wonderful photos everyone. Hey nanny, how are we going to celebrate when you reach the ton? You're a bird magnet.
The cygnets are growing up. Here are four of a group of seven from the local swamp from this afternoon.
Oh they are so precious!!
They grow up so fast don't they?
I don't know....LOL!!!
Your cygnets are so cute..I just wanna hug them and squeeze them....
Caught this male Downy Woodpecker the other afternoon
Nice photos, everyone. Hopefully you all don't get tired of Bald Eagles or other waterfowl because that is where I will be concentrating my efforts over the next few months. Migrating waterfowl is always a welcomed occasion.
Here is another photo of the type I like to capture, but with better overall lighting. This is when one needs a flash that reaches out several hundred feet.
Cute downy nanny!
Very nice catch Linth!
I can't wait till this weather clears so I can get down the shore (Cape May) to start shooting. I would love to find a place with eagles though.
Oh linth, so fun. We have three Eagles on our small river here in the winter. I'll have to get some pointers from you.
I love your eagles and waterfowl. Your photos are very eloquent.
DRUM ROLL........ I hit #90 today!!
Oven bird....
