Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[bighomer]

Not too often I see them feeding together.
For those who may not know, cardinals mate for life.
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That's odd to me, I see them feeding together all the time. . Didn't see as many this morning, so It may be that the juncos/ snowbirds are heading north, I'd better get a hummingbird feeder out. To answer QS's question I generally feed year around. Here's some pictures from this morning.

I got to see the eagles feed the babies yestiddy, the oldest one sure gave the youngest a hard time , he was hogging up all the groceries. I want wanted momma to slap his jaws.

[Quick Steel]

Thanks for the answer and photos bighomer. I see you are more generous with the suet than I have been. I keep telling myself to get more because it is very popular. Then I forget. I also have the Cardinal partners frequently come together. They are quite opposed to other Cardinals showing up.

[Quick Steel]

Just watched the mother eagle carefully feeding both chicks. Unfortunately one the chicks, nearest the camera, would attack its sibling quite aggressively. i don't think this bodes well. The other adult eagle returned to the nest. First time I have seen both together.

[Steve Warden]

A proud Grampy here, boys!

My granddaughter, 4 in May, made ID on a Titmouse and Blue Jay by their call alone! Then pointed out to me a male cardinal, morning dove, and robin. We also spotted a brown headed cowbird, along with a ton of sparrows.

We'll pick up her brother (he's doing school work now) after lunch, then head out to some nature trails at Palmyra Cove. Quite often see deer, occasionally some turkeys, and other song birds. Saw my first Baltimore Oriole out there. Hope to see much more.

Trekking through the woods with my Grampy was something I always enjoyed. So glad my grandkids seem to like it.

In the meantime, I'm waiting on the cupcakes she's making with her Grammie!!

[doglegg]

A birder in the making along with some wonderful memories.

[Waukonda]

Great post, Steve.

[Quick Steel]

It's wonderful that you are introducing the kids to nature so young; and that they are manifesting their interest.

[bighomer]

So cool, so glad that they enjoy the outdoors, she very astute at four to recognize a bird by sound alone.

[bighomer]

Brown thrasher, bluejay, crows and a crow takinking flight over the turkeys.

[Steve Warden]

So cool, so glad that they enjoy the outdoors, she very astute at four to recognize a bird by sound alone.

What can I say? She's a Warden!

[Steve Warden]

How many of you are serious bird watchers?
By that I mean, how many of you take a trip into the fields or woods along with binoculars, field guide, etc. with the primary purpose of the trip being to watch birds?

I just downloaded a free app to my phone, Audubon Bird App, from the Google Play store.
Haven't had it out on a walk yet, but just a little playing around with it looks like it might fun to use out on a walk.

https://www.audubon.org/app

[jmh58]

So cool, so glad that they enjoy the outdoors, she very astute at four to recognize a bird by sound alone.

What can I say? She's a Warden!

I am just a raptor watcher.. Love me them Eagles, Owls, etc..
John

[Steve Warden]

John, there's a place called Hawk Mountain about two hours from here. Not too far from Hamburg, PA where a huge Cabela's is located. Hawk Mountain and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary are popular spots for raptor watching, especially during the migrations. Haven't been yet, but it's a destination certainly on our "wanna go" list. They do have a web site, if you're interested.

[jmh58]

Watched mom feeding little ones.. Seems the one that was getting picked on is now retaliating back.. Lots of head pecking going back a forth between them..
John

[jmh58]

John, there's a place called Hawk Mountain about two hours from here. Not too far from Hamburg, PA where a huge Cabela's is located. Hawk Mountain and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary are popular spots for raptor watching, especially during the migrations. Haven't been yet, but it's a destination certainly on our "wanna go" list. They do have a web site, if you're interested.

Steve.. Thanks.. We are members there.. We try to get there every yr.. Ya gotta go during the fall migration..
John

[Steve Warden]

John, there's a place called Hawk Mountain about two hours from here. Not too far from Hamburg, PA where a huge Cabela's is located. Hawk Mountain and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary are popular spots for raptor watching, especially during the migrations. Haven't been yet, but it's a destination certainly on our "wanna go" list. They do have a web site, if you're interested.

Steve.. Thanks.. We are members there.. We try to get there every yr.. Ya gotta go during the fall migration..
John

Maybe we can synch our calendars and meet you up there!

[jmh58]

John, there's a place called Hawk Mountain about two hours from here. Not too far from Hamburg, PA where a huge Cabela's is located. Hawk Mountain and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary are popular spots for raptor watching, especially during the migrations. Haven't been yet, but it's a destination certainly on our "wanna go" list. They do have a web site, if you're interested.

Steve.. Thanks.. We are members there.. We try to get there every yr.. Ya gotta go during the fall migration..
John

Maybe we can synch our calendars and meet you up there!

That would be great!!!
John

[philco]

Nothing as awesome as an eagle on the nest, but here's a shot from my patio of a robin on the nest.

[Steve Warden]

Nothing as awesome as an eagle on the nest, but here's a shot from my patio of a robin on the nest.

Nice!

[Dinadan]

Nice Robin photo, Phil. The Robins are mostly gone from my neighborhood this week. They do not normally nest along the coast here, but it is only a hundred miles or so north to their nesting range.

We still have some Yellow-rumped Warblers hanging around the Wax Myrtle trees. Caught this one in my garden a couple of days ago.

[Quick Steel]

Very nice closeups Phil and Mel.

[Steve Warden]

Great shot, Mel!

[WillyCamaro]

Great shots Phil, Dan .
Willy

[jmh58]

Link..

Link bump!

[jmh58]

Mom had a rough past 24hrs on account of HEAVY rains and winds.. Hope it goes away today.. "Guesser" are guessing a mild few days and dry..
John