Backyard Wildlife

Kilchis · Apr 9, 2022

Cinnamon!

Divad · Apr 10, 2022

Kilchis said:
Cinnamon!

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The red eyes are incredible

Kilchis · Apr 10, 2022

Divad said:
The red eyes are incredible

Glad you like them!

SteelHeadDave · Apr 11, 2022

In my GF’s mudroom tonight. We were eating dinner and heard the plant get knocked over. Flipped on the light and got to watch it for about a minute. My GF leaves her screen door propped open for the cats so easy entry. She looked like she was pregnant in the video footage that we took.

tkww · Apr 12, 2022

swimmy said:
Looking forward to birding season here. I'm already hearing different calls.

This from my TR yesterday. I didn't realize these guys nested in the tress by the river but I saw at least a half dozen nests.

They often nest near each other as well, creating "rookeries" (or "heronries").

tkww · Apr 12, 2022

Every year I usually see a pair of something passing through briefly--teals, wood ducks, widgeons, etc. A pair of Shovelers today. The Stilt was a new one, and it has stuck around for a few days.

RichS · Apr 14, 2022

Long Bill Curlew at the base of Rattlesnake Mountain.

Buzzy · Apr 17, 2022

Yes, I know, the gutter needs to be cleaned. I hear peacock are pretty good to eat.

jk

RichS · Apr 18, 2022

A few birds from a morning walk by an urban tri-cities pond.
American Avocet

Northern Shoveler

Wood Ducks

Green Winged Teal

Rattlesnake Mountain in the distance

Gyrfalcon22 · Apr 18, 2022

Birds everywhere. The resident solo male Barn owl seems to still be mourning his lost mate that was electrocuted two summers back on the transformer out here. Sad stuff (he is sitting in very dark corner of our barn, but with the light boosting finder of a mirrorless camera the correct focus can be made -add a tripod for a 3 or so second exposure and he looks stage-lit).

Below: Turkey vulture from the deck and an immature Bald eagle just at the river here on Easter. Wing stretching season !

Buzzy · Apr 18, 2022

Gyrfalcon22 said:
Birds everywhere. The resident solo male Barn owl seems to still be mourning his lost mate that was electrocuted two summers back on the transformer out here. Sad stuff (he is sitting in very dark corner of our barn, but with the light boosting finder of a mirrorless camera the correct focus can be made. And add a tripod for a 3 or so second exposure and he looks stage-lit).

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Below: Turkey vulture from the deck and an immature Bald eagle just at the river here on Easter. Wing stretching season !

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As always, wonderful photographs but that barn owl! Well done!!

Gyrfalcon22 · Apr 18, 2022

Buzzy said:
As always, wonderful photographs but that barn owl! Well done!!

Thanks-always a tough shot without good lighting, add in all the weird angles of the barn's structure where you can't get the lines straight and still have owls sitting vertical..or if there is a shot, there is an old plow or tractor in the way...

The pair in good times

RCF · Apr 18, 2022

Buzzy said:
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Yes, I know, the gutter needs to be cleaned. I hear peacock are pretty good to eat.

jk

We had one roaming around for months a few years ago. It was a neighbor's that got out. Meanwhile the owner died. So we contacted a children's zoo/farm and they came and got it. It now has a nice 'home' on acreage with several other peacocks and bunch of other animals.

Buzzy · Apr 18, 2022

RCF said:
We had one roaming around for months a few years ago. It was a neighbor's that got out. Meanwhile the owner died. So we contacted a children's zoo/farm and they came a got it. It now has a nice 'home' on acreage with several other peacocks and bunch of other animals.

This backyard is in Palos Verdes Estates, there are lots of peacocks by the library a few miles from the house. First one the family has seen in their part of PVE.

SpeyrodGB · Apr 18, 2022

Great barn owl pics. Cool looking birds.

Divad · Apr 18, 2022

Gyrfalcon22 said:
Thanks-always a tough shot without good lighting, add in all the weird angles of the barn's structure where you can't get the lines straight and still have owls sitting vertical..or if there is a shot, there is an old plow or tractor in the way...

The pair in good times
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Sad outcome for the gal, beautiful birds. Hopefully the guy can get out there for a “cougar” here soon.

Thank you for the photos!

Zak · Apr 20, 2022

SpeyrodGB · Apr 21, 2022

Just having a snack.

cody- · Apr 22, 2022

Video from around Bateman Island this morning

Canuck from Kansas · Apr 24, 2022

This morning hiked into a favorite "backyard" higher elevation stream. Sometimes the nature just puts a smile on your face. Saw this fellow in a very familiar perch for him ....