World Bird Wednesday 5-22-12

HI!! It has been awhile since my last post. My Maddux has stabilized (for now) with his Renal Failure, which has allowed me to make short trips out in nature. I don't go out for the day anymore, too much to do to keep my boy doing well, plus I want to spend as much time as possible with him. I do know I have to have some "me" time as well, or I am just too crabby. Its all a balancing act right now. Anyway, I have seen so many birds this spring that are new to me. I have always had a deep love of birds, but other than really common birds, I've never gone out and actively searched for new to me species. Here are some of the new ones I have added to my "Life List" on my Audubon Bird App I have on my Kindle and my smart phone. If you want to see more beautiful bird pictures, check them out on The Pine River Review.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

This little bird is adorable! He had no fear of me at all, flitting around catching his gnats.

Brown Thrasher

Not a great picture I know, but I had to slam on my brakes and take it from my truck! I had no clue what it was and was so excited to identify it! Very cool bird, I think I know where its nesting!

Veery

I was standing at my patio door looking at how long the grass was getting and spotted this cute little guy. He is also nesting somewhere near my house.

Eastern Phoebe

Phoebe nestlings

Adorable

Great Crested Flycatcher

Watch for much more next week! I have several more species to post! I am having a blast. How I love nature :)

World Bird Wednesday

It was a great week for finding new (to me) species of birds. I have always had a great love for birds, but never spent a lot of time out in nature looking for them until the past year. It is always so exciting to spot an unfamiliar species, snap a shot then head home to try to identify what I saw. This week I was lucky enough to spot quite a few Yellow-rumped Warblers, a bunch of Eastern Bluebirds, and a Kestrel. I saw a couple more unidentifed species, but was unable to get close enough to get a decent shot. Maybe tomorrow! Wish me luck. Until next week, here are the shots:

Female Eastern Bluebird

Male Eastern Bluebird

Kestrel

Yellow Rumped Warbler

World Bird Wednesday 3-13-12

 

HI! It has been a few weeks since I took part in World Bird Wednesday. I don't know why I haven't, I just haven't! I went out Sunday on a mission to get a decent picture of an American Robin. I have been seeing them everywhere lately. I always feel the familiar sight of a Robin is what lets me know Spring is just around the corner. I look for this sight more than I believe what the Groundhog sees on Groundhogs Day. I got this lucky shot while seeing the first Robin of the day! Take a look at my older post for more bird shots. Have a great week and Thank you for visiting me today!

WBW Downy Woodpecker

Hi everyone, it is World Bird Wednesday, and time for another bird picture. I went to our local coffee shop with SIL Kim. While we sat on the deck drinking our Chai and eating scones, I saw this beautiful little woodpecker in the trees. I was able to snap several shots of him. I think woodpeckers are my favorite type of bird. They are so pretty, and there are so many varieties, from large to small. I believe this is a Downy Woodpecker. Have a wonderful day!