Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[Waukonda]

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I never put up feeders until last year but most years I see the Orioles around. One year they built a nest less than 10 feet from where I park my car.
I'm missing the goldfinches this year, haven't seen a one. Last summer they were frequent diners.
Hopefully one of these days I'll catch a picture of the hummingbirds

Evidently, Orioles are fond of, and attracted to oranges. I know a couple who get them to their backyard by quartering oranges and putting the chunks out. I tried it and got plenty......of ants!

I have seen Goldfinches this year but not nearly as many as in most years.

[TripleF]

Crossed paths with some baby Turkeys and Peacocks recently

[doglegg]

Cool.

[TPK]

Crossed paths with some baby Turkeys and Peacocks recently

Thanks for sharing that Scott. I didn't know there are wild peacocks in Florida. Have they always been around, or are they passing through, or are they an invasive spiecies?

[TripleF]

Crossed paths with some baby Turkeys and Peacocks recently

Thanks for sharing that Scott. I didn't know there are wild peacocks in Florida. Have they always been around, or are they passing through, or are they an invasive spiecies?

I don't see them often, but there is a neighborhood south of us where a number of them reside. That's all I know.

[cudgee]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

[Waukonda]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

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Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird and large enough to be wary of when showing aggression. The North American version of Magpie is not found in the Eastern/Midwestern portion of the U.S. where I live, so, I only see them when vacationing in the West. Thanks for posting.

[cudgee]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

7NfnPoyD8SNVOwvR1JwA.jpg

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird and large enough to be wary of when showing aggression. The North American version of Magpie is not found in the Eastern/Midwestern portion of the U.S. where I live, so, I only see them when vacationing in the West. Thanks for posting.

Ike, you are correct there my friend. They can do a lot of damage to humans if very aggressive, can take a large chunk out of your head, and have been known to attack your eyes, though that is rare. Normally they just swoop in then turn away clicking their beaks as a warning to you that you have encroached into their area. I once saw the male and female attack crows who were trying to get the chicks, and the crows ran a long second, they were no match.

[Paladin]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

[TPK]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

7NfnPoyD8SNVOwvR1JwA.jpg

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird. I wouldn't want to make him mad though.

[TPK]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

Good deal Ray! Even bad guys need a break sometimes.

[Waukonda]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

You old softy, Ray! Can he fly in a normal manner?

[cudgee]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

7NfnPoyD8SNVOwvR1JwA.jpg

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird. I wouldn't want to make him mad though.

It's quite ironic, they can be a very vicious bird, but get their confidence and trust and they are the most friendly and entertaining creatures.

[Paladin]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

You old softy, Ray! Can he fly in a normal manner?

He seems to fly ok so I'm guessing he'll be ready to take off before too long.

Ray

[Dinadan]

Very nice Magpie photo, Cudgee.

Grackles are not my favorite bird, either, Ray. But that is because they often come in big flocks. I am okay with one.

After Hurricane Ida blew through last week I went fishing. I was hoping to see some Frigatebirds. They live in the Gulf, but do not normally show up along the coast unless there is a tropical storm in the Gulf. Sure enough, I spotted this lady: she spent at least an hour soaring over the sound where I was fishing.

[doglegg]

Very cool Mel.

[Waukonda]

Very, VERY, cool, Mel!!

[1967redrider]

Hummingbirds at the farm and turkeys in the Cumberland area recently.

[doglegg]

Love it redrider.

[Boji]

I get wild turkeys right in town here. Had one in my back yard until I let the dog out. He remembered how to fly real quick.

Hummingbird question, do you ever see aggressive hummers?
I seem to have one. He perches on the hanging flower basket about 3 feet from their feeder, another one comes to the feeder and he dive bombs it till it leaves then right back to his perch. It is like he sits there waits to chase others away

[doglegg]

A Kingfisher on the prowl in Poulsbo Wa.

[Waukonda]

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Superb picture! I havent seen many Kingfishers this year.

[FRJ]

Nice picture!
They are a great bird. Fun to watch.

[doglegg]

Thanks Ike and Joe. One of my favorites too.

[1967redrider]

I get wild turkeys right in town here. Had one in my back yard until I let the dog out. He remembered how to fly real quick.

Hummingbird question, do you ever see aggressive hummers?
I seem to have one. He perches on the hanging flower basket about 3 feet from their feeder, another one comes to the feeder and he dive bombs it till it leaves then right back to his perch. It is like he sits there waits to chase others away

I haven't seen that and usually when one comes to the feeder there's another close behind.