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On Monday, I decided to see if there were any interesting birds in Lake White since fall migration has begun.
I saw and photographed various ducks. I believe the majority of them are mallards, but since I saw some of different sizes, I am hoping that I am wrong and perhaps there are some migrants in the flock. However, I need help from others, as my duck and bird identification skills are a work in progress.
Information for the Bird Identification Group: taken in Lake White State Park, Waverly, Ohio, USA on September 12, 2016.
The "deep" part of Lake White is so large that it is hard to distinguish birds that are far out on the water, even with my lens at 400mm. (I should have brought my extender.)
The lake is currently lowered and will continue to remain low while the earthen dam and spillway are being rebuilt. So this does allow for the possibility of some wading birds in the "deep" part.
Had a brand new bird show up in my yard during this Fall migration season. It was after some little white bugs I didn't know I had on my crepe myrtles. I knew it was some kind of warbler but after research and consulting a bird id group, found out it was a Nashville Warbler. It was only here for one day.
Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com
This is an artic sandpiper, breeds on the artic tundra and winter in the artic ocean. When they migrate it normally is over the ocean, not land. This bird caused a sensation in the birding community when it showed up at the WRL dam base a couple of weeks ago. Probably the only one I'll ever see in my life. First time ever seen in Dallas county. When something like this happens, it is usually a juvenile that got lost. I was lucky I got some shots after hearing about it.
Juvenile Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius )
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American White Pelicans winter every year at White Rock Lake then migrate away in the Spring. These three were the first to show up this year, about mid September. The black on top of the head is their eclipse plumage. It will turn solid white as winter deepens.
American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
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The water seemed to be grabbing and reluctant to let go of both the bill and the foot of the dowitcher.
Juvenile Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus )
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Joshua Tree, Yucca brevifolia, in the Mojave Desert, Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge along Highway 93 in Nevada, USA
Photographed 16 September 2018, Smith Point Hawk Watch, Candy Cain Abshier WMA, Smith Point, Chambers County, Texas
These birds summer in Canada and Winter here and other states. Mine always show up in November and disappear in April. Glad to see them back.
The picture of this Magnolia Warbler was taken in Central Park, New York City during Fall migration.
I love fall migration time with all the new birds it brings. Warblers are the hardest to identify, they don't stay still and I know I've had many of them here briefly but was unable to get a photo or identify them. Just got lucky with this one.
Nashville Warbler (Vermivora ruficapilla) My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com
Found a beautiful little fall warbler right above my head at the lake. The colors of the bird blended perfectly with the colors of the autumn leaves.
Orange-crowned Warbler (Oreothlypis celata)
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Photographed 9/30/12, Heirloom Harvest CSA, Westboro, MA
Photographing birds in the rain is a challenge however the richness of colors and saturation of hues make the effort worth it.
Photographed 15 September 2018, Smith Point Hawk Watch, Candy Cain Abshier WMA, Smith Point, Chambers County, Texas
The bird was a long ways down at the base of the dam so no one got a close up of it. I saved several different views for documentation purpose.
Juvenile Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius )
My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com
On Monday, I decided to see if there were any interesting birds in Lake White since fall migration has begun.
I saw and photographed various ducks. I believe the majority of them are mallards, but since I saw some of different sizes, I am hoping that I am wrong and perhaps there are some migrants in the flock. However, I need help from others, as my duck and bird identification skills are a work in progress.
Information for the Bird Identification Group: taken in Lake White State Park, Waverly, Ohio, USA on September 12, 2016.
The "deep" part of Lake White is so large that it is hard to distinguish birds that are far out on the water, even with my lens at 400mm. (I should have brought my extender.)
The lake is currently lowered and will continue to remain low while the earthen dam and spillway are being rebuilt. So this does allow for the possibility of some wading birds in the "deep" part.
Photographed 16 September 2018, Smith Point Hawk Watch, Candy Cain Abshier WMA, Smith Point, Chambers County, Texas
Long-billed dowitcher and least sandpiper hanging out together. They look like Mutt and Jeff.
Juvenile Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus )
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla)
My photos can also be found at kapturedbykala.com
Photographed 01 September 2019, Race Point - Beach, Race Point, Provincetown, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
A Flock Of Cormorants flew by me as I stood on the pier.
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
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