Ornithology and Birdwatching

[BantyChooks]

did you follow the link and see that it ferments its feed for itself?

I saw it was described as a "large, dumpy bird" and thought "Oh, finally, something I can relate to."

 

[TOMTE]

I just saw our resident pair of red-shouldered hawks mating! They've been very active with their territorial displays and calls this past week or so, and I've seen the male carrying nesting materials!

I wish I got a picture or video, they were in a tree right at the end of our driveway, but it happened so quickly!

 

[TOMTE]

There may be some Krider's red-tails here, too. I saw a big white bird and a light brown bird with light belly and white tail, accompanied by juvenile red-tail calls (though I don't know if they were the ones making the calls).

 

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[SilverBirds]

Just got back from a trip to Mexico and I got to do a lot of birding.
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[BantyChooks]

Just got back from a trip to Mexico and I got to do a lot of birding.
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I missed this post. I am jealous of your kingfisher sighting. Very nice photos!

 

[BantyChooks]

I have been thinking about penguin tongues today. Rather terrifying. I am glad that I am not responsible for giving oral medication to penguins, as I find that ducks are painful enough with their serrations & have made my fingers bleed in the past. Penguins must be much worse.

 

[BantyChooks]

Hopefully not seen near your chickens

 

[TOMTE]

Hopefully not seen near your chickens

Oh, they're always watching the chooks. I see them at least once a day, but so far even though they watch, they haven't attempted to grab any of the girls. They're taking care of chicks right now, probably too busy to try for a chicken. I see them with snakes and squirrels in their talons while they fly over.

 

[azurbanclucker]

Beach rat