Got any bird pics?

[CanoeGuy]

I often hear sandhill cranes while fishing. Yesterday we got lucky to get close to them and some other birds while showing some friends our favorite paddling lake. I knew they were loud, but when this close, you get a whole new appreciation for their vocal abilities.

 

[Scott Salzer]

Waxwings are such pretty birds!

 

[RRSmith]

I often hear sandhill cranes while fishing. Yesterday we got lucky to get close to them and some other birds while showing some friends our favorite paddling lake.

I absolutely love your images - especially of the Sandhills. The bottom image appears to be a redhead duck brood. Nice capture!

 

[SilverFly]

Found this feather when walking the dog after dinner. Any guesses to the previous owner? Known suspects would include raven, turkey vulture, or federal offense to pick up.

 

[CanoeGuy]

I absolutely love your images - especially of the Sandhills. The bottom image appears to be a redhead duck brood. Nice capture!

Thanks. I believe the brood is ring-necks.

 

[Matt B]

. Fluffy feathers from their nestling phase still adorned their heads, giving them a “punk” appearance. Two fledglings were perched separately on cattail blades at the edge of the marsh, perhaps 20 feet from the edge of the Causeway Trail. This one has some “grumpy-old-man" vibes.
View attachment 164374

Mmhmm.

 

[PhilR]

no pictures, but there were a couple of barred owls hooting at each other while I was walking the dog the other night. Saw one swoop into a tree above me, then the other landed by it, which led to a bunch of screeching and chasing. It was pretty cool.

 

[Gary Knowels]

First time seeing a Northern Flicker in my backyard

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

Training flights. I have yet to see them get fully airborne:










Cheers

 

[SilverFly]

The Stellars Jays showed up in force this morning after putting out fresh seed on the downed logs in the backyard. One flew in and imitated a hawk to scare off the small brown birds (wrens?). Had no idea they were mimics.

 

[Scott Salzer]

My Stellars jays look for me in my usual chair and wait for peanuts to be tossed.
I went through 40 lbs. sounds flower seeds in a month. That doesn’t count suet cakes and regular seed I throw on the ground. Getting to be expensive. By comparison, hummers are so easy.

 

[Scott Salzer]

The most unusual bird I have had visit is a rose-breasted grosbeak. I have a picture!

We have the black-headed show up every year from Central America. They were about a month late this year.

 

[the_chemist]

The cape on this one.

 

[tkww]

I was convinced this was a Solitary Sandpiper--size, call, bill, eye ring, etc. Just didn't seem like a Spotted to me. However it has absolutely no white in the back, and I'm questioning if this is a juvi Spotted?

 

[Jim F.]

Juvenile Spotted seems like a possibility, but I know little about Sandpipers. Nice photo though.

 

[Cabezon]

I was convinced this was a Solitary Sandpiper--size, call, bill, eye ring, etc. Just didn't seem like a Spotted to me. However it has absolutely no white in the back, and I'm questioning if this is a juvi Spotted?
View attachment 165755

Yes, I agree with the ID of spotted sandpiper in non-breeding / juvenile plumage. According to All About Birds, another possiblity might be a solitary sandpiper. But a solitary sandpiper in non-breeding plumage would have white spots at the tips of its feathers and its bill is dark. As in your image, this bird has solid gray-brown feathers and a dirty orange bill. Solitary sandpipers are known for bobbing and teetering when they move.
Steve

 

[SpeyrodGB]

I was convinced this was a Solitary Sandpiper--size, call, bill, eye ring, etc. Just didn't seem like a Spotted to me. However it has absolutely no white in the back, and I'm questioning if this is a juvi Spotted?
View attachment 165755

Great pic.

 

[SilverFly]

With the new deck turning out to be a wildlife viewing platform, I'm gonna half to break down and get some real camera gear at some point. Missed a close range (20 yds) shot of a Pileated yesterday afternoon.

A Brown creeper joined this morning's bird show. This hyperactive little bastard finally stopped creeping long enough for a crappy 10x cell zoom shot.

 

[Scott Salzer]

Silverfly:
I think it is a fine picture.

Creepers and nuthatches both travel up and down the trees. The creepers go up and nuthatches go down. Kid of interesting, I think.

 

[SilverFly]

Silverfly:
I think it is a fine picture.

Creepers and nuthatches both travel up and down the trees. The creepers go up and nuthatches go down. Kid of interesting, I think.

Thanks. Good to know. Both are hard to ID being small and constantly moving.