Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[TPK]

A couple more turkey pictures, some quail,and morning dove. From the pictures I dowloaded yesterday...
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Wow! Look at those Turkeys! Awesome Pictures Jim!
From the pictures you share, nature seems to be intact where you are.

Bighomer your Turkey pictures are also a joy to look at.

[TPK]

While visiting our lake/park yesterday morning we came in contact with some of the resident Ducks. There are over 100 of these ducks within the park on a daily basis, not always together however.
My Wife, Anna, aka: (Mrs Dolittle) had her duck food (as always) with her. The ducks recognize us when we arrive and follow us for a yummy handout.

The ducks do not stay at the lake overnight, perhaps because of the other threatening wildlife that comes out in the night. There have been Bears, and Mountain Lions seen and reported in the park many times over the years. I have not witnessed them myself, but I have seen many Coyotes.The Ducks depart just before sunset and return on the following morning. I do not know where the Ducks with their newborns stay at in the park being that the babies can not yet fly. We have seen as many as 8 babies in one family.
We hear them flying overhead from our home every morning on their way to the lake, very excessive quaking. I must add that their flying geometrics is very beautiful and organized, they fly much more gracefully than they walk, perhaps I should say "wobble."
When Anna feeds them, some come within inches of her and will even eat right out of her hand. Others will take a bit more caution and stand back.
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The below video shows how protective Daddy duck is for his family. If other ducks get too close, Papa goes in protective mode.
Fortunately, I took my smallest camera with me, an older Canon Power Shot elph HS with 12.1 MP stats. It came with a 4GB SanDisk. I haven't used this camera recently, however it does perform very good for being only 3 & 5/8" wide X 2 & 1/8" tall. It has a 3" video screen.

https://youtu.be/a0Hz2XnpzaI

Cool Dan! Cool Video!

[Doc B]

A cardinal set up a nest, in the bush, just outside of my wife's sewing room window. A little hard to see...but she is on the nest and you can see her orange beak. The other red thing, is on the bush. From our angle, I could see one egg. Don't know how many eggs she has, total. The male periodically brings her some food. She must have gone shopping, to stock up on things...that white thing is a receipt.

[Steve Warden]

Fun stuff Doc!

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I checked in on the eaglets just a few minutes ago. Man! They grew up quick!! Still all black, but one of the parents was there with them, and they were darn near as big!!

http://www.aswp.org/pages/hays-nest

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In our area now we are seeing quite a few of these Harris Sparrows as they are stopping in at the feeders now on their way to their breeding grounds in northern Canada.
They have a long way to go yet.

[doglegg]

Thanks OC, I've never seen one of those.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Thanks OC, I've never seen one of those.

They are very distinctive with the black on the head and face, and are on the large end of the sparrow species. They were one of the last North American birds to be traced to find where their breeding grounds were in a remote area in Canada in 1931. We see them here twice a year, going north in the spring and south in the fall.

[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!

Youguns are growing up.. Got their dark fathers and more stable.. Will probably fledge some time in Mid to Late June..
John

[WillyCamaro]

Thanks OC, I've never seen one of those.

They are very distinctive with the black on the head and face, and are on the large end of the sparrow species. They were one of the last North American birds to be traced to find where their breeding grounds were in a remote area in Canada in 1931. We see them here twice a year, going north in the spring and south in the fall.

That's perty neat, didn't know that, till i read what you said here OC .
Willy

[Steve Warden]

In our area now we are seeing quite a few of these Harris Sparrows as they are stopping in at the feeders now on their way to their breeding grounds in northern Canada.
They have a long way to go yet.
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Now that's cool. A quick check in my bird guide shows they have a relatively narrow stretch they fly during the migration. You're fortunate to be an that path.

The gov'nor finally opened up the state parks here in Jersey. We took the grandkids out for a nature walk and spotted a Baltimore Oriole. Beautiful bird, it is.

[jmh58]

Steve.. GREAT to hear your SPs are open!!! Day lights burning!!
John

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In our area now we are seeing quite a few of these Harris Sparrows as they are stopping in at the feeders now on their way to their breeding grounds in northern Canada.
They have a long way to go yet.
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Now that's cool. A quick check in my bird guide shows they have a relatively narrow stretch they fly during the migration. You're fortunate to be an that path.

The gov'nor finally opened up the state parks here in Jersey. We took the grandkids out for a nature walk and spotted a Baltimore Oriole. Beautiful bird, it is.

Big flock of the Harris Sparrows here today. They really go for the mix I am using, called country mix. It contains millet, milo, cracked corn, and a little sunflower seed. Since we live on a cul-de-sac street with little traffic, I just throw it on the ground on the edge of the street. They are stuffing their beaks with it and heading for the far north.

[Quick Steel]

One of the eaglets was standing on the edge of the nest. For a while I thought he was going to jump off.

[Steve Warden]

A little breezy up in the nest this morning.

[Steve Warden]

Gray Catbird. Fairly common, but first time I've caught one at the feeder with the camera at hand. They feed on insects and berries, which is why I rarely see them at the feeder. Usually they are in the brush flipping leaves, looking for bugs. Pretty cool to hear them call, almost like a cat's mew, hence the name.

[Quick Steel]

An Indigo Bunting showed up for breakfast.

[Steve Warden]

An Indigo Bunting showed up for breakfast.



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Nice!
I've seen them here in the woods, never at my feeder. Too much city, I guess.

[doglegg]

Knice cat bird Steve, I don't think we have them here.
QS, I've seen a painted bunting but never an indigo one. Wow what an impressive bird. Congrats.

[bighomer]

Rosie the grosbeak came by for a snack, mr red breasted woody and of course the turkeys, doves, crows ,cardinals, blue jays,mocking birds etc.

[TPK]

An Indigo Bunting showed up for breakfast.



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Beauty!

[Quick Steel]

At first I wasn't sure what I was seeing. This one was the first I have seen. I thought it might be an Indigo Bunting but looked it up to be sure.

Judging by other's photos this was a fine birding day.

[Steve Warden]

Rosie the grosbeak came by for a snack, mr red breasted woody and of course the turkeys, doves, crows ,cardinals, blue jays,mocking birds etc.20200505_091245.jpg20200505_091636.jpg20200505_094055.jpg

Quite the outdoor aviary!

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These two free loaders have been showing up over the past few days looking for something to eat.

[bighomer]

Everybody seems to be happy.

Yikes a little confrontation.

A little mexican standoff.

[Steve Warden]

These two free loaders have been showing up over the past few days looking for something to eat.
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Seems they know right where to look!