Lisa Coleman’s Bird Weekly- Photo Challenge for this week is birds we’ve seen in the past two weeks.
I’ve got a few bird photos I’d love to post and I think this is the perfect opportunity. Although I’ve still been getting out there, I’ve been a bit sluggish as I recuperate from recent dental surgery. All is well, but it zapped some of my energy.
The feature photo is a female Vermillion Fly Catcher. I see the little red fellow out and about, but I don’t believe I’ve actually identified the beautiful little female. It made me happy 😊
Below are a few favorites from the past two weeks. Perhaps because it is springtime I have identified several new birds!
“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.” ~ John Muir
Lots of super bird photos! The Ruddy Duck made me smile but my favourite is the Grackle – such great timing for that shot 😀
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Thank you Sarah! I’m working at getting better with birds in flight. That is not an easy task!!
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Love these! I also love the name of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, it’s so funny! God’s creation is so amazing, all the different things and colors He has created.
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Thank you 😊 I have never looked so closely to birds, they are so darn cute!
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I also liked the ruddy duck. Such characters! Nice yellow rump too.
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Thank you! We can see personalities in the birds, can’t we?! So cute they are!
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What awesome birds you have seen the past two weeks and new ones for your list! That is always a treat! The grackles have been quite aggressive of late here, but they always are no matter what season it is, especially if you have a picnic lunch. LOL! The Egret is a breeding adult Great Egret. Love the Ruddy Ducks – “Just a Gigolo” came to mind! hehehe. I love your American Bittern shot. I’ve only seen this bird twice and the second time I was so close but didn’t have my camera in hand. By the time I got back to the car, he flew. Bummer for me! 🙂 Hope you feeling better after dental surgery. That is never fun and takes a bit to heal. 🙂
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Thank you Lisa! Yes I am finally feeling on the mend. Didn’t stop me from taking photos 😊 I am almost to a year since I discovered my bird walk locations. I think I’m more experienced now and I see more. Love finding new birds!
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Happy to hear you are feeling better. You are more experienced than you were last year. You will get even more experienced each and every year. The ID mistakes I made in my first couple of years makes me laugh after 8 years of birding. 🙂 I still misidentify some of the harder birds. But if I can get a photo and get to my book when I get home, I can hone in and identify them correctly. 🙂
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Well done Lisa! Your timing on that grackle was superb – that’s a great image. I also loved the bright blue bill on your little Ruddy Duck. Is that just in mating season??
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Thank you Tina! I never heard of bill colors changing until I read Lisa Coleman’s recent post. A quick search and yes! The Ruddy Duck bill is blue in summer (breeding season)! Now I know 😊
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Delightful photos…and good luck with the dental surgery recovery too. 🙂
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Thank you! I think I’m on the mend now. Had unexpected bone graft when getting an implant. Surprisingly painful!
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So sorry to heart this. I am not an implant candidate but am scheduled for dental surgery next month. Hopefully it will go well…
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I do wish you the best! Dental work is no fun! But I am very grateful for my dentist 😊
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I’ve learned over the years how critical it is to have quality healthcare professionals you can trust, and preferable treat you as team work. 🙂 I haven’t been to this person before but had a ***** recommendation so am crossing my fingers (and praying) too. 🙂
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More great captures. Always look forward to your bird shots.
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Awwww, thank you so much! I keep surprising myself when I discover new birds!
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You are better than me. I get so excited, the photos never work out, lol.
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I love your crackle too, Lisa. It has such personality. My other favourite is the bittern. We hardly ever get the opportunity to see a bittern here as they are such shy birds.
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Thank you Tracy! …I had not seen the bittern before but another visitor said he sees him around. Now I will look for him!
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Love those ducks with the blue bills! Thanks for sharing.
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Isn’t he cute? 🙂 Thank you!
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You have some awesome captures here! the grackle is my favourite…
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Thank you! I really liked him too!!
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