Have you ever waited and waited for just the perfect shot...

Since the Swainson's Thrush was a "Lifer" for me, thank goodness I was able to get somewhat better pics over several days this spring. It would have been a real disappointment to have nothing but "Thrush Butts".

Oh well now, I've gotta add this shot. Actually, it's the back of the bird's head. I recall seeing a similar series of shots on the forum, like the backs of birds' heads sometimes look like the front? Here's my bluejay, showing off his nape. And I've thrown a butt in as well.

American Kestral butt

Carolina wren butt, Hermit Thrush? and headless titmouse.

Ruby crowned kinglet's tail. haha

This was pure accident:

Perfectly beautiful shot of a White-crowned Sparrow...butt.

I have an extraordinary number of bluebirds visiting me this Fall. Best estimate is more than 30. They come morning and late afternoon and eat a lot of meal worms, and I am getting a lot of good bluebird photos. Several pairs are already competing for use of the back yard nest box next Spring. I love the shadow on this one. Glad he was flying in the wrong direction so this photo could qualify for this thread.

Hah!
Actually, i think with cropping, you could eliminate the bird, and have a really cool photo of the shadow!

Did I just discover a new bird? Red-Butted Nuthatch?

There is a red breasted nuthatch:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-breasted_Nuthatch/lifehistory

I suppose so.

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Check out this shot I took at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, Maitland, FL.

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Indian Peafowl

Been gone from the forum(s) a long time due to sidetracks and too, a few health issues getting in the way but... can't believe folks are still adding to this thread. Much appreciated!