Well the last thread had some really extraordinary entries, so let's hope this one will continue with that. It's such a joy to see all these different birds from all over the world. The internet is a wonderful thing!
We came from here http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/911795/
Here's one of the cygnets from Druridge Country Park.
Sue
One of a group of Muscovy ducks. I'm not sure what's going on with the wing feathers here.
And my favourite - the white goose.
One more swan - I love how they have their wings held like this.
Kniphofia, what beautiful swans. Are they Mute Swan cygnets?
Real hint of summer to come today and I headed first to the ocean. Pied Cormonant
Cropped to show detail. These Cormorants have the most beautiful sea-green eyes. I managed to get quite close, butt-shuffling my way across the large limestone rocks on the little groyne. Did wonders for my jeans.
Finally, I got too close, just as a wave smacked into the groyne. Almost a great shot. LOL
Immature Silver Gull.
Then over to the river. The Black Swan cygnets are growing fast.
I love those Pied Cormorants, Margaret. Great start to the new thread.
Beautiful pics knip! Thanks for starting the new thread.
I love that Cormorant too Margaret.
Nice photos, kniphofia and Margaret.
Over the weekend, I found this male Wood Duck among a few mallards. He followed them everywhere. No female Wood Duck in sight.
Another Wood Duck photo. The water is displaying some of the fall reflections.
Wow..what a nice way to start my day with all these beautiful water birds! Thanks knip for a great start.
A few from sunday..a NOID Thrush
Cardinal feeding in the brush
Tufted Titmouse at the feeder
House Finch and juvie Cardinal
A very handsome young male Red-bellied Woodpecker
Tan form of White-throated Sparrow??
Great pics!
Tufted titmouse
And a white breasted nuthatch.
Hi nanny, That's a female House Sparrow.
Edited for wrong name (thanks Janet)
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Beautiful pics Linth, nanny and GM!
I was in the backyard trying to stalk the birds.
Not a pretty pic but I like the water dripping from this female House Finch.
This Northern Mockingbird is in his favorite tree. He makes beautiful music up there.
A White-throated Sparrow. There were quite a few of them around. So cute!
Lol, I think pelle meant nanny's bird is a female House Sparrow.
Nice start knip, followed by some great shots!
This looks like an immature House Sparrow, very peased with it's catch!
I wish he hadn't been on the feeder station but here's a male Northern Cardinal.
Yes, they're mute swan cygnets, it's amazing how quickly they grow. I love your black ones Margaret and those cormorants are fabulous. The wood duck is amazing! The titmouse is adorable.
Nanny, here's what a tan form looks like.
Sue, beautiful start for the new thread!
Lovely pictures everyone and on the last thread too! Pelle, your kinglet pictures are just amazing!
GP, I almost drove into a turkey vulture on Sunday! It's wingspan was about as wide as my car! They are amazing.
Went to Lake Sheldon on Sunday and it was like something out of Silent Spring. Usually the herons and other water birds are making a lot of noise and flying around. There wasn't a single bird, frog -- nothing. I realized later that the storm surge from Ike filled the lake which was low from the drought with salt water and probably killed the food source for the birds. The ponds nearby are man-made and managed. They seemed OK with the same number of birds; however, there were a lot more alligators in the ponds. The lake birds must have flown off to better hunting grounds but the alligators had to find something nearby.
These White Ibis were by the ponds.
DRATS!! But I have now officially kicked off the new season with what I am sure will be many "female House Sparrow" pics over the next few months. LOL!!
Their beautiful Elphaba!
Here is the male Red-bellied Woodpecker. He had just gotten a large nut from the platform feeder.
Later on I'll have to tell you about some of the new mixes I'm trying out.
Ahhhh...new mixes to share! :)
ANother one of my male Red-bellied Woodpecker. I have to go edit this morning pics! There were Cedar Waxwings every where.
A few from sunday..a NOID Thrush
A Double-crested Cormorant that flew in to be photographed. I have seen more Cormorants this year than any previous years.
[quote[DRATS!! But I have now officially kicked off the new season with what I am sure will be many "female House Sparrow" pics over the next few months. LOL!![/quote]
hahahahaha.
Nanny...you can send those Cedar Waxwings down to Arkansas! ;))
See 2 already today... geesh!
Are you crazy crazybirdlady...I'm gonna keep them!! lol
Seriously, they are probably coming your way..maybe.
A young sea gull on Chesapeake Bay.
ooo, and a nice big fish!
