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Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:17 pm
by Waukonda
Definitely have never seen a Vulture in a birdbath!
Wow! Thanks for posting that.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:07 am
by 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!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:18 am
by 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.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:24 am
by TPK
Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:16 pm
Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 6:38 pm
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.
TPK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:40 pm
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.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:25 am
by TPK
zzyzzogeton wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:21 pm
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!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 2:26 pm
by bighomer
Cooney bird is back.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:39 pm
by 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.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:43 pm
by jmh58
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:48 pm
by Quick Steel
Ditto Steve. Its been an interesting experience.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:08 pm
by bighomer
I like a little sugar water too
Grayish brown bunny birds sure like cracked corn
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 1:00 am
by WillyCamaro
Yup, yup, and yup Mr. Biggy
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Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 1:29 am
by doglegg
bighomer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:08 pm
I like a little sugar water too
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Grayish brown bunny birds sure like cracked corn
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:24 am
by bighomer
It's best to leave Homer's birds alone if you enjoy slithering
. Eat all the rodents you want, birds not so much.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 7:57 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
We had this parade take place across the street this morning.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:23 pm
by treefarmer
bighomer wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:24 am
It's best to leave Homer's birds alone if you enjoy slithering
. Eat all the rodents you want, birds not so much.
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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
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:31 am
by bighomer
Boss of the night.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:05 am
by doglegg
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:23 am
by cudgee
bighomer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:31 am
Boss of the night.
Are they common in your Area?
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:12 am
by Steve Warden
Cool!
Still waiting to see my first owl in the wild.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:52 am
by Quick Steel
A super photo bighomer.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:12 pm
by bighomer
cudgee wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:23 am
bighomer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:31 am
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.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 2:00 pm
by 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.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:55 pm
by TPK
bighomer wrote: ↑Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:24 am
It's best to leave Homer's birds alone if you enjoy slithering
. Eat all the rodents you want, birds not so much.
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LOL!
Cool Owl picture Buddy!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:38 am
by bighomer
Thanks fellers.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:06 am
by WillyCamaro
Awesome owl buddy Biggy
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Not too rub it in too much Steve, here was a fine friend that dropped by one spring evening...
Woot woot,
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