Birdwatching Chat Thread

[PioneerChicks]

oh cuckoos look like this




to learn more about them: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-billed_Cuckoo


https://download.ams.birds.cornell.edu/api/v1/asset/66038331/900

They're awesome! You're lucky to have them around your house!

 

[PioneerChicks]

In my area the magpies, starlings, and waxwings are starting to gather in their winter flocks. The robins and geese are gathering too and the migratory ones are preparing to leave (some stay, some leave). The first signs of Autumn. Anybody else experiencing this?

 

[DogAndCat36]

In my area the magpies, starlings, and waxwings are starting to gather in their winter flocks. The robins and geese are gathering too and the migratory ones are preparing to leave (some stay, some leave). The first signs of Autumn. Anybody else experiencing this?

The blue jays here are becoming more noticeable here. They appear alot durring winter and practically disapear during spring and summer.

 

[HappyClucker7]

The other day, I was taking a walk and saw about 6 cedar waxwings sitting in a tree. I have only seen a cedar waxwing one other time, so it was really incredible.

 

[DogAndCat36]

The other day, I was taking a walk and saw about 6 cedar waxwings sitting in a tree. I have only seen a cedar waxwing one other time, so it was really incredible.

Wow!

 

[PioneerChicks]

The other day, I was taking a walk and saw about 6 cedar waxwings sitting in a tree. I have only seen a cedar waxwing one other time, so it was really incredible.

The exact same thing happened to me this spring! Waxwings are awesome!

 

[HappyClucker7]

The exact same thing happened to me this spring! Waxwings are awesome!

They most definitely are. They're one of my favorite birds.

I also forgot to mention, that on a different walk, I saw two bald eagles flying over some trees.

 

[cooingdove]

The blue jays here are becoming more noticeable here. They appear alot durring winter and practically disapear during spring and summer.

I have noticed that too, why I don't get it

 

[cooingdove]

this isn't exactly bird watching but yesterday morning I saw this monarch butterfly sitting still

must have been to cold for her to move

 

[PioneerChicks]

I have noticed that too, why I don't get it

I have Stellar's Jays around me (not sure if I spelled Stellar right, but you get the point ). In the summer I think some leave, and those that stay are in pairs or single. I'm the winter, fall, and spring they all come and gather in big flocks, along with their offspring. Maybe that could explain your Blue Jays?

this isn't exactly bird watching but yesterday morning I saw this monarch butterfly sitting still View attachment 2309477
must have been to cold for her to move

Beautiful Monarch! I love butterflies!