While capturing a bird in flight on a photograph is difficult, capturing them perched is not easy task either. Nonetheless, Dave has brought home some really nice photos. Thought I would present some of them here tonight.
The first bird shown is a Red-Breasted Nuthatch. I love how this bird looks to have a long flowing mane of hair (feathers) down his back. What a beautiful little bird! The second bird shown makes me think of the imminent arrival of Spring. This is an American Goldfinch who is part way through a molt. He is losing his drab winter feathers and growing in his beautiful bright yellow breeding plumage. Just seeing this bird molting has the same affect as seeing daffodils poking through the snow! Spring is imminent!
Next is a photo of what is commonly called a Snowbird. It's proper name is Dark-Eyed Junco. Dave caught this one with a seed in his mouth! See the little tongue? Cute!
Next up is a dessert bird - the Sage Thrasher. If you are familiar with Northern Mockingbirds, you should recognize that the Sage Thrasher is a close relative. What a beautiful song this bird has.
Dave photographed a cute little Black-Capped Chickadee. This is no ordinary Chickadee, this one resides in a nest by our front porch. Last year the pair in that nest fledged four chicks! We are hoping for an equally successful year for them this year.
Check out the nice photo of the White-Breasted Nuthatch. He is slightly larger than the Red-Breasted Nuthatch shown above though he is only about 5" long. Tiny cute little birds that make the silliest little sounds. They are always a treat to see and hear.
And finally, last but not least is a Western Meadowlark. Isn't he beautiful? Dave got a spectacular photo of this bird. Who can ever get tired of the song of a Meadowlark?
While capturing a bird in flight on a photograph is difficult, capturing them perched is not easy task either. Nonetheless, Dave has brought home some really nice photos. Thought I would present some of them here tonight.
The first bird shown is a Red-Breasted Nuthatch. I love how this bird looks to have a long flowing mane of hair (feathers) down his back. What a beautiful little bird! The second bird shown makes me think of the imminent arrival of Spring. This is an American Goldfinch who is part way through a molt. He is losing his drab winter feathers and growing in his beautiful bright yellow breeding plumage. Just seeing this bird molting has the same affect as seeing daffodils poking through the snow! Spring is imminent!
Next is a photo of what is commonly called a Snowbird. It's proper name is Dark-Eyed Junco. Dave caught this one with a seed in his mouth! See the little tongue? Cute!
Next up is a dessert bird - the Sage Thrasher. If you are familiar with Northern Mockingbirds, you should recognize that the Sage Thrasher is a close relative. What a beautiful song this bird has.
Dave photographed a cute little Black-Capped Chickadee. This is no ordinary Chickadee, this one resides in a nest by our front porch. Last year the pair in that nest fledged four chicks! We are hoping for an equally successful year for them this year.
Check out the nice photo of the White-Breasted Nuthatch. He is slightly larger than the Red-Breasted Nuthatch shown above though he is only about 5" long. Tiny cute little birds that make the silliest little sounds. They are always a treat to see and hear.
And finally, last but not least is a Western Meadowlark. Isn't he beautiful? Dave got a spectacular photo of this bird. Who can ever get tired of the song of a Meadowlark?
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Great photos and bird commentary! Nothing like the song of a meadowlark to welcome the springtime!
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