Daily Pics Vol 189

Here's a Goldfinch stopping by for some food before heading North.

Immature Bald Eagle....I have been seeing (and hearing) a lot of Eagles lately. Just read a story this morning about a locally nesting Bald Eagle that was found dead by the side of a road.

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Oh, GP, how awful about the Bald Eagle. If they know it is/was a nesting bird, will the eggs/chicks be taken in for raising or will the other bird assume sole responsibility for their care?

The Rainbow Lorikeets are even bossy with each other and were trying to bully each other out of the bird bath. The impact they have on small honeyeaters and less aggressive parrots for food sources and nesting sites is the big problem. The racket they make is deafening. It's as loud as a home security system "screamer". So, I still want the Painted Buntings and you're welcome to as many Rainbow Lorikeets as you want in exchange.

This morning I was down at the local jetty to see if I could see any Osprey (I didn't). There are several poles with lights attached along the jetty. A Cormorant was quite happy sitting there enjoying the first rays of sunshine when a Darter decided it wanted to sit on that particular light. No, it didn't want to sit on any of the other dozen or so vacant lights in the immediate area, it wanted THAT light.

And it seems that what a Darter wants, a Darter gets.

It remained there for about ten seconds, then left for the far reaches of the bay.

Thanks everyone for your comments about the Lorikeets. The lighting was just right.

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Here a Northern Mockingbird that I saw while walking though Huntley Meadows.

Here a Female Northern Cardinal that I saw while walking though Huntley Meadows.

Oh, and during my walk through Huntley Meadows, I also saw this guy who was very cold.

And finally, for now, a tufted titmouse. :)

Great shots everyone!

Enjoying all the great pics!

Yesterday my first pair of ducks turned up, that I saw anyway. This is the dominant male with a sweet white male, I had a white one 3 years ago with a regular male. Today the male was with a female.

They always look to be smiling, but their mood can change!

woo hoo... I was able to sit out on my deck and take some photos today.. too many to post so here is the link

http://picasaweb.google.com/AllisonNJ71/3709?feat=directlink

Their so pretty wallaby!

Onewish, Those are very nice!

Nice everyone!!

I have been trying all week to get a decent shot of one of the many Song Sparrows that are everywhere. SO for now here is a bad shot! LOL

Trying to determine if the Blue Bird that has been hanging around the house is a male or female...I can't decide.

Bad Carolina Wren shots(2)...

real close up!!

A friend of mine that lives in the area the Eagle was found, thinks it was not currently nesting. Maybe we will know more later. I know the body of the Eagle was sent off to an Indian tribe.....they use the feathers and body parts for rituals.(And I guess helps keep them from killing Bald Eagles).

Really enjoying all the photos everyone, ducks, wrens, eagles and every single one!
The wind has been blowing for days and didn't stop last night. That is a little unusual. I can usually count on some calm in the early morning hours. I took down the bird feeder because I was afraid someone was going to get knocked out cold by its swinging. I threw some seed on the ground and put the usual fruit in the tree - I'm feeling bad for the birds.
Here is a photo from last April that cracks me up everytime I see it. Bet everyone can ID it, lol! It is all I have for today.

:0) Angele

Nice fun photos, everyone.

A Redpoll soaking in the sun.

Male Pine Grosbeak checking out the feeders.

A Downy Woodpecker.

GrannyG: Those Titmice no a good place when they find it! :)

Wonderful photos, everyone!

Mr. Red Belly, posing pretty.
Deb

thank you Pelle... it was a very enjoyable day here

Really enjoyed all of the pictures. Angele, that picture cracks me up every time I look at it! Too funny!

Nanny, I love the Carolina Wren. They are stinkers to try to photograph.

Burn, do you ever see green grass where you live? LOL Great pictures.

DebinSC, yepper, the Tufted Titmouse certainly seem to like my back yard. They are one of my favorite little birds. Love the huge eyes!

Love the woodpecker.

GG

Female cardinal from yesterday...

Pretty Cardinal Rose!
I love everybody's pics especially the raccoon!

Mockingbird after a bath

Thanks! I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of our "summer time birds". The ones that are here all year are pretty, but it's time for some variety! I did see a pair of Wood Ducks today, so spring can't be far away!

Nice ones Rose and Elphaba!

Titmice are busy calling.

Beautiful cardinal Rose.

Love the Mockingbird Elphaba--but no chorus of "Listen to the Mockingbird"?? LOL

Yep, the Titmice are busy calling and EATING!!

GG

A sign of spring moving north, almost all the Goldfinches are gone from our feeders. The Chipping Sparrows though, who are also winter residents here, are still hanging about. :)
Deb

Pileated Woodpecker - Took pic from inside the house, if I opened the door it would of taken off. Pic could of been better.

Oh your so lucky to have the Pileated's schick!

Pretty Chipping Sparrows Debin!

I only saw one once here... hope to see them again someday

One Wish, that is a very unique feeder you have for (is it) peanuts. Did you make that? It looks as though your little Nuthatch appreciates it. Water Can, that is a gorgeous shot of the Robin. I've enjoyed looking at all of the other photos as well.

My birder friend Carol Griswold was out here yesterday with a visiting birder from Kentucky and took these pix......

Seems like everyone wants "bird in hand" pix these days.