These threads really move fast and time to begin Vol. #75.
Here's where we came from, i.e. Vol. #74
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/820541/
I'll start the thread off with a recent photo of the Northern Harrier. This is probably the best photo that I have ever taken of this hawk. The facial features somewhat resemble an owl.
Wow they do resemble an owl!!
Beautiful pic Linth!! Thanks for starting the new thread!!
Super pic Linth! Great shot!
Thanks for starting the new thread!
Marilyn
What a neat looking bird. Nice shot!
Oh my! He is a stunning looking fellow! I want one of them!!
Okay, I'm back. Had to take a time-out for a quick dinner ! And, thank you for the comments.
Fortunately, the Northern Harrier stayed put while I stopped out of the car, got my camera out and rested the camera and a 700mm lens across the top of the car. I was able to take quite a few shots.
During the past several weeks, we had a male Painted Bunting visiting a local feeder. This is, indeed, rare for Maryland. The resident was kind enough to alert the birding community of his visit. I made five visits, spent roughly 7-8 hours in the sometimes bitter cold and only saw him once. I had hoped to get a better photo but the lighting wasn't too good.
Rockminer.............My glasses must be off. I only see feathers on the Spotted Towhee, you can fill me in where I'm going wrong at the poker game tonight.
While waiting for the Painted Bunting, I was able to take a few other photos. On several occasions, I had this Yellow-bellied Sapsucker visit an adjacent tree. Note the small holes in the tree.
Then this Eastern Bluebird visited an adjacent bank probably looking for nesting material.
Recently, I have been seeing quite a few Northern Flickers. Unfortunately, most of them see me before I see them.
I would guess that love is in the air with these Cedar Waxwings ................
Wonderful pics Linth!!!
That is great about the Painted Bunting!
I love the shot of the Flicker too!
Great to see your bunting! One or two normally come through here this time of year, but no sigh of them yet. :(
I long for the Spring season but in some respect it is sad to say goodbye to some of the visitors over the last few months.
Here is a flock of Tundra Swans beginning their journey north ............
Here is a low-flying Canada Goose honking "I'll be back !!!"
This Redhead will be leaving soon ...........
My shots for the day coming up, starting with a Mockingbird.
A red-bellied Woodpecker heading down to the feeder.
Blue Jay.
Same Blue Jay.
Mockingbird.
Goldfinch.
Grackles.
Woodpecker.
Woodpecker again.
Collared Dove in late day sun.
Mourning Dove.
Wonderful pictures! They make my day!
Here is one more from yesterday that I finally got off of the camera. Too nasty today to get any pictures.
It was watching the silly upside-down nutcake eater!
Thanks. Here are 2 I forgot. Woodpecker doing acrobatics.
Different Buntings at feeder.
Linth I love the one of the Swans flying!
GG, The White-breasted Nuthatch is such a wonderful curious little bird;nice pic!
GP,lots of nice birds!
I think I posted a photo of my "squirrel house" before. Since I retain my original photos by date, I usually go back to the previous year to see what birds I was photographing then. In doing so, this photo of the squirrel sticking his head out of my "Flicker Box to be" was taken on 3-8-07, with snow on the roof. He seems to have made this his personal residence since he is in it right now.
Couple more of my Yellow Rumped Warbler...he is just too cute!!
Forgot to say these are from today.
Nice Yellow-rumped Warbler nanny!
Nice job Linth, Don't remember ever seeing a bird like, your Northern Harrier, in books.
Love looking at your pictures everybody.
Great day here today. beautiful sun, went for a ride in the country, to try to get pictures of different kind of birds, but they were all in my backyard. This pair were enjoying a good lunch, Notice the beaks. YUM
Pine Grosbeaks
Very nice pic burn!!!
Time for my morning exercice. Let's start with some stretching, to warm up.
Thank you Pelle
Now I'm ready to start my day.
