Awful Pics Vol. 8

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White-throated Sparrow take off.

She's cute taking off, Pelle. Okay how about some hummingbird. Not sure what this fella was looking, checking out the birdhouse? Hmmm.

Another try:

Lily those are beautiful, not bad at all.
Pelle what did you do to that bird, to spook him like that?;))

A blurred Song Sparrow.

I am pouting I can't get a clear shot of the flicker

That is not bad at all onewish. They are a hard one to get. That is why I love it that they come to the yard occasionally!

I had a clear shot.... no camera.... went to get it and it... and hid behind the brush....SIGH

Agree with Nanny, that a nice one of the Flicker.
Taken this evening, should have had a different setting, on my camera.

they are so pretty

Onewish, no pouting, I like that Flicker shot. Burn, nice fat robin!

I had the most disappointing (in terms of photos) bird day yesterday. First, it was dark and cloudy in the morning, so I didn't even try to take photos of the Oriole (hooded I think but no pic to verify), the male House Finch feeding a youngster, and a Yellow-breasted Chat.

Then in the afternoon, I saw this Baltimore Oriole. He was too far for a good shot though. At least I got the "you can tell what it is" shot. That's what I'm posting.

Then, the big heartbreaker, and it's all my fault, I thought it was just a Cardinal sitting in my neighbor's tree until a male Cardinal flew down next to it and they didn't fight. I looked through the binoculars. It had a red tail, red body but then I got to the head and it didn't have any black markings and no crest. It was a beautiful male Summer Tanager, just sitting there waiting to be photographed! I went into panic mode getting the camera. Of course, he flew off, and I didn't get a picture of my first ever Summer Tanager.

This morning, I missed a Hooded Warbler and a Common Yellow-throat! These last two weeks of April are the best birding!

I was trying sooooo hard to get this focused in time to get "The Kiss"...but I missed it completely!

I have the Summer Tanager at the top of my wish list. I got a immature male last year.

Brown Thrasher trying to hide from me...should know better!

and next up is the Purple Finch & a Cardinal in launch mode!

lastly...Purple Finch in launch mode!!!!

aaaaawwwww Nanny... that kissy face one is a killer... too bad

Tonight, while fixing dinner, the so-called "Common" Yellowthroat came by again. He was right on the patio, but it was too dark.

Hey, I started the next thread...I don't want to lose you all!
Follow here.. http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/981103/