Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[bighomer]

These fellers are hongry.

[Waukonda]

Here is a fittinvg story for this thread......Roughly 10 years ago, I stepped out into the garage and found a bird nest in the old shoes that I wore for work around the yard. I chose a different pair and kept an eye out to see what type of bird was building the nest, it was a Carolina Wren. So, for the next couple of weeks, I gave the Wrens temporary ownership of my shoes and we kept the side entry door open so that they would have access. We thought it was a one time thing.....wrong!

Every Spring since then, they and the descendants have returned to nest somewhere in the garage. Sometimes in shoes, some years in the door opener housing. This year, in the top of a cloth bag hanging on a hook in the corner.

Picture is not the greatest because I was zooming in to disturb as little as possible.

[Quick Steel]

That is very cool. Neat.

[Quick Steel]

The eaglets are really filling out.

[Steve Warden]

Ike, the wrens must think enough of you as a host that they keep returning. Very cool!

[TPK]

That's pretty cool Ike!

[WillyCamaro]

That's perty cool Ike . And uncle willy needs to check back in on the family .
Willy

[bighomer]

Hairy

Downy

Sparrow.

Wren

[bighomer]

Afternoon visitors.

[WillyCamaro]

Very nice selection of chirpers you got there biggy . My favorite is the cardinal, beautiful bird .
Willy

[TPK]

Afternoon visitors.

I love seeing those turkeys bighomer! I had a few as pets when I was a kid.

[bighomer]

Mutt and Jeff showed up for breakfast.

Then Sallie mae's joined in.

Heckle and Jeckle came by for some bacon trimings.

[Waukonda]

Mutt and Jeff showed up for breakfast. 20200411_093150.jpg

Then Sallie mae's joined in.20200411_093059.jpg

Heckle and Jeckle came by for some bacon trimings.

Always enjoy your pictures and that is some great commentary!

[bighomer]

Thanks Ike I appreciate it.

[bighomer]

Afternoon visitors.

I love seeing those turkeys bighomer! I had a few as pets when I was a kid.

You never know what will show up around here, there were 18 one day. These two males have show up twice a day a some days three times for the last week or so. Glad you enjoyed the snapshots.

[Steve Warden]

Great pics BigH. You certainly have a diversity swinging into Cafe BH.
Something just peaceful and right watching the birds and nature.
While I do get a variety coming to the feeder, it's still limited due to being right up to city dwelling.
We keep praying our next place will be more rural.

[bighomer]

My wife and I enjoy watching all the birds, but she seems to have a soft spot for the turkeys. We had the group of 18 this morning. And of course the crows had to check what they were into. A couple of the young Jakes tried to run them of but they were to quick for them.

[RobesonsRme.com]

I live in suburban Birmingham, but there is a large nature preserve adjacent to the neighborhood.

I had two beautiful red-tail hawks in a tree above the house Saturday. I was outside and was alerted by their calls. One had taken a chipmunk from the backyard (Yea!!) and both flew up onto a limb of a pine tree. The one with the meal, however, wasn't in a sharing mood, so the other left for another tree.

Couldn't get a decent photo with cell phone.

Majestic creatures, especially in flight.

Charlie Noyes

[jmh58]

Feedin' time at the eagle's nest!
http://www.aswp.org/pages/hays-nest
Seems both little eaglets are growin' up fast. Not much squabble over the food; taking their turns as momma offered it.
This is fun to follow!

John

Younguns are growing up fast!! Faces are filling out and their beaks are developing..
John

[Quick Steel]

They have grown amazingly to me. I hope they are past any Cain and Abel possibility.

[TPK]

My wife and I enjoy watching all the birds, but she seems to have a soft spot for the turkeys. We had the group of 18 this morning. And of course the crows had to check what they were into. A couple of the young Jakes tried to run them of but they were to quick for them.

Great pictures bighomer!

[Dinadan]

Cool turkeys and crows, Homer. Very bucolic!

[Steve Warden]

Just checked in on the Pittsburgh Bald Eagle family.
Dinner time! Sushi all around! Glad to see both eaglets doing well.
http://www.aswp.org/pages/hays-nest

[jmh58]

Just checked in on the Pittsburgh Bald Eagle family.
Dinner time! Sushi all around! Glad to see both eaglets doing well.
http://www.aswp.org/pages/hays-nest

Aint it GREAT!!!!
John

[Jeffinn]

Got a picture of this guy munching on a pidgeon in the backyard. Not sure what kind of hawk it is but it was pretty cool! Hes been to our yard previously because we find piles of feathers back there from time to time.