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Oh my goodness? I can't wait until Wayne sees this and helps me with an ID. I haven't figured out how to get these shots taken with my Nikon to my Apple photos whereby the iPhone might ID it. Or the Seek app, which is on my iPhone also ... aarrgghhh ... WhatBird.com is still in an upgrade maintenance.
This is from December 2022, and if this is an OCW, it's not a life bird but I think only the third one I've ever seen and CERTAINLY a repeat rare yard bird. I feel like I'm birding again. Haven't been out in so long. Oh I miss it. Anyway, thank You, Jesus, if this IS this great bird. If not, thank You for another of God's little yellow birds (as I used to call them).
PS: Figured out how to get it to my iPhone and both my phone and my Seek app says it's an Orange-crowned Warbler. Very much fun for this sick, old broad! WooHoo, thank You, Jesus.
Only the third one of its kind I've ever seen and two of them in my front yard!
The American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is a large aquatic soaring bird from the order Pelecaniformes. It breeds in interior North America, moving south and to the coasts, as far as Central America and South America, in winter. Wikipedia
This sight from few days ago raises many questions and thoughts in my mind. I heard trumpeting calls directly above me and when I looked up this is what I saw. Three Trumpeter Swans and a single Canada Goose flying towards south together. I can't help but think of our Sandhill Crane-Canada Gosling family from this year, how they stuck together as a blended family ever since the gosling hatched and were recently spotted migrating together as well. Was this goose hatched in the swan nest along with their own cygnets? Was this goose imprinted to swans and adopted by them, growing up alongside the cygnets? Or was he maybe rejected by his goose family and found belonging and comfort to migrate with these accepting swans? Was he left behind by other migrating geese for an injury or some other reason? Could this be just a random occurrence for them to fly a short distance together before parting ways?
Swans are extremely territorial and compete with geese for nesting space and food. It is well known that they don't typically tolerate geese or other waterfowl even though they live in the same habitats.
I have no answers. Only questions.
fall migration in full swing, and warblers are appearing in small groups. between work and woodworking its nice to visit some promising spots for morning bird hunting (vegan style- no one gets injured).
There was a lot going on in October of last year as the new school year had started amidst a lot of Covid anxiety and restrictions. Many people, especially those with young children, discovered the trails around a Lake (read: very big pond) in the west end of Ottawa that was previously the playground of birders and photographers. This influx caused some tension between the groups, but the fact was that being outside on the trails and looking at the natural world was a great way to engage children in a stressful time.
And, well, children didn’t seem to get up super early, so the trails and swampy shorelines were empty at sunrise. And the fall migration had brought a lot of reasons to get out early. One of my favourites was a visit by a small flock of Wigeon in October, a group of birds transitioning out of eclipse plumage and into breeding colours - evident on the male in front but also visible on the female behind him.
Their visit overlapped the celebrity appearance of a pair of Pied-billed Grebes. Once the two species separated to different corners and backwaters to pursue their respective food choices, I was mostly alone with the Wigeons. I find them to be stunning birds, and the transitional plumage was quite lovely. That said, their fondness for having pieces of food hanging out of their mouths may put some people off. Wigeons have shorter bills that enable them to rip out vegetation other birds cannot, and they seem to like to show that off.
This was one of the first times I really fully utilized the lens, as the ducks drifted out across the corner of the Lake, and then suddenly circled back, requiring me to dial down the focal length and the frame.
Still a few scissortails left in Central Oklahoma. Not many though, most have already migrated to their wintering grounds. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
For a few hours in the morning, after some nasty snow squalls, the weather lightened and some late migrants were active on Point Traverse - until the Hawks and Eagles arrived, anyway.
One of the easier warblers to identify both spring and fall. Although they don't have any yellow on them , they are pretty in their own way.
This was truly a shot in the dark..as this incredibly secretive bird kept moving in the thickest part of the bush..
A flock, a badling, a brace, a paddling, a plump, a raft of Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) and Wood Ducks (Aix sponsa) at Teaneck Creek
Teaneck Creek Conservancy
Teaneck, NJ 9/10/2024
Nikon D500
ISO 900 f8 1/1000s
Reminder: Give Wildlife Space - Make sure to bring binoculars or a camera with a telephoto lens, and give our wildlife the respect they deserve by not going near them.
This winter wren (Troglodytes hiemalis) was one of many that were observed migrating through the Blackwell Forest Preserve located in DuPage County, 35 miles west of Chicago.
Note the rufous feathers in the forecrown, an often overlooked finding in adult female trichas, the eastern subspecies. First fall female is the dullest plumage of this species and would be expected to have less yellow in the throat and upper chest. Thus this is likely a fall adult female.
Kennesaw MTN. Atlanta area. 9/20/2017. This is a relatively uncommon warbler for the mountain, encountered only in migration.
Woodcock Dam, Crawford County, PA. This visiting migrant--an immature male or female--was enjoying the many insects to be found on a long-abandoned apple tree. Thanks for looking and any comments or feedback.
A black-throated blue warbler showed up in my area this week, and it has caused quite a stir for bird enthusiasts. It's a rarity around here, and I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to go look for it. I am grateful for the lone black-throated blue I did see in the past though. Truly beautiful little bird.
From Ohio this week. I'm having lots of fun photographing fall migrants.
From Ohio this week. I'm having lots of fun photographing fall migrants.
From our Lake Hope, Ohio trip last year
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Hello there,
A few days ago I heard the familiar sound of a Harris's Sparrow. It took me awhile to spot it, but as it turns out there were about 4-6 of them chattering away near a garden trellis. Periodically an immature one would fly onto the trellis. I was quite a distance, so this is a huge crop.
Thank you so much for taking the time to look and for leaving me a comment. I love hearing from you!
Have a fantastic day and weekend!
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trying to capture a photo of the last bird(s) (ruby-throat hummingbirds) spotted in the garden this Fall-- as they empty out of eastern North America on their annual southern migration.
A series of 5 images, all of the same bird. they show the strength and weakness of the D6 when it comes to warbler photography. When you can get close to the bird, the D6 is wonderful (see images I posted railer). From near by, you get beautiful detail and superb low moise at high ISO (all images were shot at ISO6400, 1/2500, f5.6 with spot metering). the strength? full frame, 14ffps and a super sticky autofocus captures an entire sequence of a jumping warbler, every frame a keeper. the weakness? cropping a full frame 21mp Chip leaves lots of detail to the imagination. I would love a DX version of the D6, or a D6 with a low noise 36mp chip...Note the bird must be well fed since it ignores a katydid nymph and a cricket.
When we get into the 2nd half of September many empids are migrating thru our area. This one which breeds no where near our area seems to be the crowd favorite. It was foraging low at the edge of thick woods, taking small grapes and insects. I heard it's turee call but once.
Johnson Ferry South. Atlanta area. 9/16/2017.
As the sun sets, this bird appears to be preparing for its roost. Late evening light on the Ottawa River.
during the Fall migration, usually I see the last ruby-throat hummingbird in the garden around the first of October... The population of "little birds" (hummingbirds) has plummeted here over the past few weeks. I was happy to see two birds, including this one, in the garden this afternoon...
From our Ohio Autumn Songbird trip September 2022. The background is a field of Canada Goldenrod
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Red-eyed Vireo from our trip this week
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Fall migration, just before sunset, overcast sky. eating dinner on the porch I saw moment in the Pampas grass...No way I will get a usable image? well, 6400 ISO with the D6, hand held, 1/3200 f5.6. Raw dodged 24% in Aperture ( I know, its obsolete and yet better than the rest). Denoised in Topaz AI, 100% crop. I am a happy camper.