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Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:43 pm
by bighomer
They're back.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:58 pm
by doglegg
bighomer wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 4:43 pm
They're back.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:08 pm
by Quick Steel
If you have very many visits from this gang your bill for birdseed is going to soar.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 5:48 pm
by TPK
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:25 pm
by Waukonda
Finally, it had the decency to snow here, resulting in good feeder activity. There wasn't a great deal of variety of species, but had a couple of Purple Finches and some Tree Sparrows for the first time this Winter. One of the Tree Sparrows kept facing off with a Cardinal and actually "stole" seeds from the beak of the Cardinal.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:43 pm
by bighomer
Great stuff Ike.

x100
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:53 pm
by Waukonda
bighomer wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:43 pm
Great stuff Ike.

x100
Nah, not really, but it
would be if a Pileated Woodpecker showed up someday!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:14 am
by Ripster
Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:53 pm
bighomer wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:43 pm
Great stuff Ike.

x100
Nah, not really, but it
would be if a Pileated Woodpecker showed up someday!
Have to agree with Big H there Ike. Great pics !

Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 12:59 am
by Steve Warden
I'm with the others, Ike. Wonderful shots!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:52 am
by Quick Steel
I can only dream of having a Purple Finch. Fine shots.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 2:29 am
by Waukonda
Thanks for the comments, I was given a kaleidescope of subject matter with the blowing snow and actively feeding birds, all I had to do was record it.
Now, I will sit back and wait for that guy in Tennessee to post more Pileated pics.
Garry, it is funny how the birds vary from year to year. Finches were a dime a dozen last year, hardly see them this Winter. I haven't seen a Red Breasted Nuthatch all Winter, and a lot less of the White Breasted.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 6:04 am
by TPK
Waukonda wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 2:29 am
Thanks for the comments, I was given a kaleidescope of subject matter with the blowing snow and actively feeding birds, all I had to do was record it.
Now, I will sit back and wait for that guy in Tennessee to post more Pileated pics.
Garry, it is funny how the birds vary from year to year. Finches were a dime a dozen last year, hardly see them this Winter. I haven't seen a Red Breasted Nuthatch all Winter, and a lot less of the White Breasted.
Great pictures Ike!

That's a real good variety of birds there.

I have to say, I really like that red feeder you have. Reminds me of a Caboos for some reason. Even though they don't normally have that many windows.

Did you make it?

Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:43 am
by Waukonda
TPK wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 6:04 am
Waukonda wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 2:29 am
Thanks for the comments, I was given a kaleidescope of subject matter with the blowing snow and actively feeding birds, all I had to do was record it.
Now, I will sit back and wait for that guy in Tennessee to post more Pileated pics.
Garry, it is funny how the birds vary from year to year. Finches were a dime a dozen last year, hardly see them this Winter. I haven't seen a Red Breasted Nuthatch all Winter, and a lot less of the White Breasted.
Great pictures Ike!

That's a real good variety of birds there.

I have to say, I really like that red feeder you have. Reminds me of a Caboos for some reason. Even though they don't normally have that many windows.

Did you make it?
So, it reminds you of a train, and you ask...did I build it? If I would have built it, it would remind you of a
train wreck!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:35 pm
by TPK
Waukonda wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:43 am
TPK wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 6:04 am
Waukonda wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 2:29 am
Thanks for the comments, I was given a kaleidescope of subject matter with the blowing snow and actively feeding birds, all I had to do was record it.
Now, I will sit back and wait for that guy in Tennessee to post more Pileated pics.
Garry, it is funny how the birds vary from year to year. Finches were a dime a dozen last year, hardly see them this Winter. I haven't seen a Red Breasted Nuthatch all Winter, and a lot less of the White Breasted.
Great pictures Ike!

That's a real good variety of birds there.

I have to say, I really like that red feeder you have. Reminds me of a Caboos for some reason. Even though they don't normally have that many windows.

Did you make it?
So, it reminds you of a train, and you ask...did I build it? If I would have built it, it would remind you of a
train wreck!

Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:23 pm
by Dinadan
Nice bunch of Turkeys, Homer.
Ike, that is a great selection of birds at and under your feeder. Cardinals can really add a splash of color to winter garden.
No snow here, but this weather system is making the birds come to the feeder in good numbers.

- Mourning Dove

- White-winged Dove

- feeder

- Cardinal
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:06 am
by doglegg
Dinadan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:23 pm
Nice bunch of Turkeys, Homer.
Ike, that is a great selection of birds at and under your feeder. Cardinals can really add a splash of color to winter garden.
No snow here, but this weather system is making the birds come to the feeder in good numbers.
Mourning Dove12.jpg
White-winged dove.jpg
Feeder11.jpg
Cardinal11.jpg
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:41 am
by TPK
Dinadan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:23 pm
No snow here, but this weather system is making the birds come to the feeder in good numbers.
Nice pictures Mel!

Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:03 pm
by Quick Steel
Enjoying your photos very much, Mel. Love that White-winged dove.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 2:44 am
by Waukonda
Dinadan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:23 pm
No snow here, but this weather system is making the birds come to the feeder in good numbers.
Mourning Dove12.jpg
White-winged dove.jpg
Feeder11.jpg
Cardinal11.jpg
Very nice photos, as usual

Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 3:15 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
From an October 1948, New York newspaper.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 3:52 pm
by Dinadan
Thanks for the encouragement, Doglegg, TPK, QS, and Ike. It is a beautiful morning here, I guess I should get the camera and see what is around.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:13 pm
by bighomer
Well he finished this up and that feeder was refilled.
Don't know what kind of bird this is but he likes my bird food.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:43 pm
by Waukonda
I haven't had a Possum lately, last Winter I was plagued with Skunks.
Great Pileated pic, I see them frequently, but never in my yard or that close. Thanks!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:21 am
by Ivoryman
bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:13 pm
Well he finished this up and that feeder was refilled.20220206_072804.jpg
Don't know what kind of bird this is but he likes my bird food.
Nice shot, I can' never get a good pic of those birds. Beauties, keep them coming.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:18 am
by Quick Steel
Continue to enjoy your photos. I have seen a Piliated just one time and that was here on the property from a distance. From the archives, my memorable day.