Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[Steve Warden]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!

[Quick Steel]

Great shot Tony.

[doglegg]

Great pic Tony, looks like you were not the only one catching pompano. That one is certainly a worthy addition.

[bighomer]

I mention in the fcd thread yestiddy about the buzzard bait I created. It didn't take long for them to arrive yestiddy afternoon.

Ilike the way they clean things up.

[doglegg]

BH you have a very unusual bird feeder and probably the only person in the USA trying to attract buzzards.

[bighomer]

Dog they do a good clean up nothing left now if I could just train him to push the wheelbarrow I'd have it made.

[doglegg]

[doglegg]

A dove has made her nest in the storage bin above the shooting line on our pistol range the last 3 years. Surely she must be deaf and her off spring as well.

[Quick Steel]

Very neat photos. I've got a nest under an eve of the house. Not yet sure of the specie but from glimpses I think it might be a Red-Winged Blackbird. Though I think they prefer nesting in marsh areas.

[doglegg]

I've only seen them in reeds in marshes but who knows. Fun to watch.

[FRJ]

Here is a Canada Goose enjoying a light rain.

[stumpstalker]

Attached is a photo my brother took during the Winter of 2018 of a Snowy Owl 15 feet outside his window at his home on Chebeague Island, Maine.

Looks like the bird is deliberately casting a spooky death stare.

[DM11]

Mrs Killdeer has a nest about 4' from the railroad track. She's trying to lure me away. I went back to my truck and she went back to her nest

[Steve Warden]

Captured a great shot of the ol', "Help! My wing is broken and I can't fly away!" routine, David

[doglegg]

Goose, owl, killdeer, thanks guys, I sure enjoy this thread. We have had those snowy owls venture this far south on occasion. Certainly causes a commotion when they do. Thanks.

[stumpstalker]

A Snowy Owls is a formidable opponent.

Here is what an avid bird-bander of raptors from up-State New York, who goes by “Hixie” on another forum, said about Snowy Owls:

“I saw a presentation from Norm Smith of Mass. Audubon society on snowy owls. He has been banding them for three decades during winters at Logan Airport. He told a story of a snowy owl that was perched on the ground and was being dive-bombed by a peregrine falcon. After a while, the owl decided enough was enough and flew off the ground, chased the falcon down in flight, caught it, killed it and took it to the ground and ate it. He also told of these owls doing the same for Canada geese and great blue herons.”


Attached is a photo of one that appeared outside my brother's house this past Winter (maybe a returnee from 2018). They are not afraid of hunting near houses and people; and as with this one, will hang around in these lower 48 States in the Winter if the landscape is suitably tundra-like.

[doglegg]

Cool story and photo Stumpstalker. I have read that they have no fear of people. They certainly are beautiful and fierce birds.

[mrwatch]

an Owl in oils by me.

[mrwatch]

For three years now I assume the same Robin has nested in this bird feeder. Two chicks with eyes still closed.

[Steve Warden]

snowy021919.jpgA Snowy Owls is a formidable opponent.

Here is what an avid bird-bander of raptors from up-State New York, who goes by “Hixie” on another forum, said about Snowy Owls:

“I saw a presentation from Norm Smith of Mass. Audubon society on snowy owls. He has been banding them for three decades during winters at Logan Airport. He told a story of a snowy owl that was perched on the ground and was being dive-bombed by a peregrine falcon. After a while, the owl decided enough was enough and flew off the ground, chased the falcon down in flight, caught it, killed it and took it to the ground and ate it. He also told of these owls doing the same for Canada geese and great blue herons.”


Attached is a photo of one that appeared outside my brother's house this past Winter (maybe a returnee from 2018). They are not afraid of hunting near houses and people; and as with this one, will hang around in these lower 48 States in the Winter if the landscape is suitably tundra-like.

Nice shot and very cool info about the snowy.

an Owl in oils by me.

You display some excellent talent, Sir.

[philco]

How about a few flamingos ? I photographed these last week while visiting Grand Turk.

[bighomer]

Hairy and redbellie came by for a snack.

[doglegg]

Mr Watch, again thank you for sharing your art work. Always excellent. And the photo's of your resident robin. New life is so fragile and so durable! Our God shows his power and wisdom in small things.
Phil, love the flamingos.
BH, wonderful to have your own personal wood peckers. I sure enjoy seeing them. Thanks.

[Quick Steel]

mrwatch, What a fine talent you have. I greatly admire your art and owls are a fine subject.

Am enjoying all the photos, bighomer and Philco.

[Steve Warden]

Hairy and redbellie came by for a snack.

Nice!
That reminds me...I need more suet.