Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[Waukonda]

Definitely have never seen a Vulture in a birdbath! Wow! Thanks for posting that.

[Dinadan]

Very cool Goldfinch photos, Ike!

ZZ - your Vulture photo is not nearly as pretty as the Goldfinches, but even more interesting. I often see Turkey Vultures over my home, and occasionally Black Vultures. None have ever landed here while I was looking. I kind of think it is a bad omen if a Vulture lands on your birdbath!

[zzyzzogeton]

Yeah, kinds surprised the heck out of me when I looked out the window rhis morning.

My sister asked me who I had buried in the back yard. I told her no one she knew.

[TPK]

Based on your bird species I'm guessing you live near some interesting terrain. A few photos of your surroundings would be of interest.

I will post some pics, Garry, prob not too much unlike your backyard except for the strip mined areas here. The many small lakes and potholes left behind by the mines are good habitat for the Prothonatary Warblers and other species which otherwise, may not have set up shop in Southern Illinois.

I have some Thistle right outside and I saw a couple of these birds (a bit less yellow than yours) hanging out there last sommer.

This European Goldfinch is a handsome bird, would that be the one to which you are referring?
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Yes, if I remember correctly, that's what they looked like. If they return this year, I'll tryin take a picture.

[TPK]

Here's something you don't see every day --- A Black Vulture chilling out on the bird bath in my back yard. Fuzzy picture taken with my iphone through a dirty window, range about 30 feet.

Official name is Coragypts atratus aka "Black Vulture". The Latin name translated to "raven-vulture clothed in black".
There have been (failed) efforts made since 2007 to change it to "American Black Vulture" as it's range covers from the northern 1/2 of Argentina up to the southern US, stretching from San Diego County to Maryland. Not officially in the Texas panhandle but I wouldn't discount it being found there or up into Oklahoma and Kansas.

Neat picture!

[bighomer]

Cooney bird is back.

[Steve Warden]

Eagle report http://www.aswp.org/pages/hays-nest
Well, both the younguns are flying. Went back on the time line and saw one of the parents fly in with a fish, one of the kids in hot pursuit. Later on saw them both on the nest.

[jmh58]

Thanks Steve for that!!!
John

[Quick Steel]

Ditto Steve. Its been an interesting experience.

[bighomer]

I like a little sugar water too

Grayish brown bunny birds sure like cracked corn

[WillyCamaro]

Yup, yup, and yup Mr. Biggy .

[doglegg]

I like a little sugar water too
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Grayish brown bunny birds sure like cracked corn

[bighomer]

It's best to leave Homer's birds alone if you enjoy slithering . Eat all the rodents you want, birds not so much.

[OLDE CUTLER]

We had this parade take place across the street this morning.

[treefarmer]

It's best to leave Homer's birds alone if you enjoy slithering . Eat all the rodents you want, birds not so much. 20200629_162341.jpg

Well have to agree with you on this on, my friend. We've had way too many Oak snakes trying to catch birds by coiling up on, around and even inside the bird feeders. Saw one last year actually catch a Chickadee in flight as it came to a feeder! Out away and from the house and yard, most snakes get a pass with the exception of the Cottonmouth Moccasin and the Eastern Diamondback.
Treefarmer

[bighomer]

Boss of the night.

[doglegg]

Great pic bh.

[cudgee]

Boss of the night.

Are they common in your Area?

[Steve Warden]

Cool!
Still waiting to see my first owl in the wild.

[Quick Steel]

A super photo bighomer.

[bighomer]

Boss of the night.

Are they common in your Area?

Yes cudgee I see this one or I should say I see one quite often. Owls are the most elegant of all the Raptors imo. We also have barn owls and screech owls. As a matter of fact sweet thang and I were sitting on the back deck shortly after dark and heard a screech owl.

[Dinadan]

Very nice owl, Homer! I have not sen an owl this year. They just do not seem to live in my neighborhood. I miss hearing them at dusk. I have never seen a Barn Owl. They are supposed to be in this area. But considering just how rare it is for me to see any owl, I guess I have just not spotted one yet.

[TPK]

It's best to leave Homer's birds alone if you enjoy slithering . Eat all the rodents you want, birds not so much. 20200629_162341.jpg

LOL!

Cool Owl picture Buddy!

[bighomer]

Thanks fellers.

[WillyCamaro]

Awesome owl buddy Biggy .

Not too rub it in too much Steve, here was a fine friend that dropped by one spring evening...



Woot woot, .