Any fellow birdwatchers out there?

[jnicholes]

@Alexandra33, the peregrine falcon won. Chased off the red-tailed hawk. Later on, the Peregrine flew over my house. I failed to get a picture when that happened.

Yes, Eagles are so magnificent to see. However, not so magnificent when you are a rabbit raiser and your run is not covered! I'm pretty sure he was circling because he saw my rabbit! I had to cover my run!

 

[Alexandra33]

One of my most recent lifers, a lovely Orchard Oriole. I spotted an immature male today, as well. Gotta love that "hood."

From the Biggest Birding Week: a Sedge Wren....one of my very favorites. Instantly fell in love with this friendly little guy/girl. This level of cute should honestly be illegal.

Next, also from BBW - Sora. Fascinating bird.

And, something I've ALWAYS wanted to see in person.....a Wood Thrush! While my top favorite bird is the secretive Ovenbird, this is easily the runner-up.

More coming soon.

~Alex

 

[Alexandra33]

@Alexandra33, the peregrine falcon won. Chased off the red-tailed hawk. Later on, the Peregrine flew over my house. I failed to get a picture when that happened.

Yes, Eagles are so magnificent to see. However, not so magnificent when you are a rabbit raiser and your run is not covered! I'm pretty sure he was circling because he saw my rabbit! I had to cover my run!

Not surprising to hear. I'd expect the underdog to win in this situation. Size doesn't dictate attitude, as your sassy Falcon proves. Good bird.

Goodness! Protect those bunnies at all costs.....

~Alex

 

[jnicholes]

I am uploading my Birding photos. It may take some time.

 

[jnicholes]

More Pictures.

 

[jnicholes]

All the pictures are the following birds:

American Coot, American Goldfinch and a Mourning Dove, an American Robin, a Bald Eagle, a Brown Headed Cowbird, Eurasian Collard Dove, European Starling, House Finch, Male Mallard, Osprey, Red Tailed Hawk, Red Winged Blackbird Male, and a Wood Duck.

 

[jnicholes]

Can someone help me ID this bird? I think it's a raptor of some kind.



Jared

 

[Stiletto]

One of my most recent lifers, a lovely Orchard Oriole. I spotted an immature male today, as well. Gotta love that "hood."
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From the Biggest Birding Week: a Sedge Wren....one of my very favorites. Instantly fell in love with this friendly little guy/girl. This level of cute should honestly be illegal.
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Next, also from BBW - Sora. Fascinating bird.
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And, something I've ALWAYS wanted to see in person.....a Wood Thrush! While my top favorite bird is the secretive Ovenbird, this is easily the runner-up.
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More coming soon.

~Alex

Lovely photos of some gorgeous birds!

 

[jnicholes]

Got a new birding camera. Here are the results:

 

[Alexandra33]

@jnicholes , I'm loving your finds! Absolutely stunning, all of them. Was the Wood Duck difficult to sneak up on? I find them rather elusive creatures.

Have you captured anything recently to share?

~Alex