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American Wigeon (Mareca americana) breeding males have obvious white blaze on forehead and broad green slash behind eye (left side of the picture). Females are plainer brown with rusty sides (One on the right side of the picture). Females are very difficult to distinguish from female Eurasian Wigeon; note colder grayish-brown head on American that contrasts with warmer orangey sides. Also look for brighter white, not gray, underwings in flight, but this can be difficult to judge, especially at a distance. Widespread and common in North America, occasionally wintering as far south as northern South America. Typically in flocks on lakes and wetlands, often grazing in nearby fields. Regular vagrant to Europe.
I went to the Conowingo Dam this morning for the first time this season. I walked away with some decent snaps, mostly of eagles still in their juvenile coloration. Their were not many adult close-ups or fly-bys, and this image here was one of the better ones. Thought I'd start out by posting an adult eagle! Please view large for best Bald Eagle experience.
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American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus). Wildwood Nature Preserve, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
An American Robin lets us know spring has sprung. It was more cooperative than the Bluebird for a photo. I set the camera up on tripod with a remote release but the Bluebird decided to land on the camera instead of in front of it. Maybe it wanted a selfie. I guess I'm fortunate it didn't leave any droppings on it. Thanks for the views, faves and comments.
A chunky bird of western streams, the American Dipper is North America's only truly aquatic songbird. It catches all of its food underwater in swiftly flowing streams by swimming and walking on the stream bottom.
The American Dipper chooses a nest site, invariably along a stream, that provides security from floods and predators. Availability of suitable nest sites appears to limit its populations.
To be able to survive in cold waters during the winter, the American Dipper has a low metabolic rate, extra oxygen-carrying capacity in its blood, and a thick coat of feathers.
Unlike most other songbirds, but similarly to ducks, the American Dipper molts its wing and tail feathers all at once in the late summer. The bird is flightless during this time.
American Tree Sparrow (Spizella arborea) scurrying in the forest floor in search of food in an urban park in northeast Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
23 April, 2015.
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Crisp clear morning. The sky was a cool blue with my normal hard backlight. Late afternoon is not much better because the sun starts slipping behind a 4 story apartment building.
American Kestrel with a Treat
It's not pretty taking Kestrel shots. They leave when they see you coming and they tease you before leaving from non-photogenic manmade stuff, like wires. I spent hours getting a few going up and down country roads, stopping for every Kestrel, trying to shoot out the window or put one leg out and get in a shot as the little falcon took off into the wind. I find that when they have prey, they are slightly more reluctant to leave and it allows for a better opportunity. It doesn't sound like fun but for me, I love it. If they posed and were easy, not nearly as much fun. The three falcons we have in Florida in order of small to large size: American Kestrel, Merlin, and Peregrine. I rarely see any other then the Kestrel, and only it in the winter.
Four duck species have been breeding in Hawrelak Park for several decades. American Wigeon, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, and Common Goldeneye all raise young there.
All four species seem quite habituated to humans.
William Hawrelak Park. Edmonton, Alberta.
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Late each summer hundreds of American White Pelicans make their way to the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge here in Arkansas. Along with both great white and snowy egrets there are numerous blue herons of all ages and migrating shorebirds.
Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin, FL.
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These American Avocets reminded me of a bunch of people attending a social gathering. I liked the pattern from all of the legs. Avocets are certainly some interesting birds, I’m so thankful that we have so many close by at Bolivar Flats.
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For my friend, Mar - a wonderfully gentle soul whose love for Robins inspired me to photograph this chubby, humble bird.
I think this is the second Robin in my gallery. I never really pay much attention to these fabulous birds - but this one let me get rather close and even gave me a free song!
Much hope for another good day to you all. Always inspired by my Flickr friend's images, thanks!
My apologies for being offline for awhile. I've been busy with shenanigans involving the ACT and work for my college speech class. Luckily, I'm all caught up with everything now. Better yet, I still found time to go birding in these last few weeks.
This charming pair of American White Pelicans were found sporting their breeding plumage on Big Woods Lake last weekend. Those 'horns' on the ends of their bills are part of their breeding plumage and they fall off once breeding season is over.
I realize I'm quite behind on everyone's posts so please bear with me and I'll do my best to catch up on all of your latest posts :)
Though I have seen an American White Pelican in Las Vegas in 2013, this is the first time I have seen one in Ontario, Canada. Interestingly Ontario has 10% of world's White Pelican population, yet I haven't seen one until now. Columbia Lake, Waterloo, Ontario.
American Goldfinch
(Spinus tristis) is a Small finch. Sharply pointed bill is pink in summer, grayish-brown in winter. Small head, long wings, and short, notched tail. Adult males in spring and summer are bright yellow with black forehead and wings. Females are dull yellow below and olive above with two distinct wingbars. In winter, they are drab, buffy-brown. Active and acrobatic.
When I lived in Ohio, the Robin returning was the first sign of spring. Here in Florida, the Robins are here for the winter but you don't always see them. Glad to see a small flock.
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Although it swims like a duck, the American Coot does not have webbed feet like a duck. Instead, each one of the coot’s long toes has broad lobes of skin that help it kick through the water. The broad lobes fold back each time the bird lifts its foot, so it doesn’t impede walking on dry land, though it supports the bird’s weight on mucky ground.
Recurvirostra americana: Two immature/non-breeding adult avocets along the shallow beach of Texas City, TX. American avocets are large waders in the stilt and avocet family.
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American Dipper feeding in the Big Wood River in Ketchum, Idaho
"To be able to survive in cold waters during the winter, the American Dipper has a low metabolic rate, extra oxygen-carrying capacity in its blood, and a thick coat of feathers."
The American Staffordshire Terrier, known to their fans as AmStaffs, are smart, confident, good-natured companions. Their courage is proverbial. A responsibly bred, well-socialized AmStaff is a loyal, trustworthy friend to the end.
It was a good migration day on my property on Saturday until I saw this bird in the woods in the afternoon . This Woodcock was a so-called "lifer" which I had sought unsuccessfully for 11 years and was at the top of my provincial most-wanted list.
Aaron Tremper of Audubon Magazine described them well:
American Woodcocks are perhaps the most memeable birds
on the continent. With their cartoonish looks and quirky
behaviors, these coy and plump internet favorites are met
with fans everywhere they go.
This one did some of their funny walking, dancng, digging moves, tail wags and at one point looked like it was laying eggs. In summary, this "timberdoodle" -- one of several nicknames -- was an absolute delight and made it a great migration day.