Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Congrats Phil. Great experience and picture.
- Quick Steel
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 16953
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
- Location: Lebanon, KY
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Wow! That's great Phil. Red Heads were common where I grew up in Chicago. We had beautiful cemeteries with great old trees that provided habitat.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Good bird, Phil. It is always great to spot a new bird in the back yard, or anywhere, for that matter. When I was a boy I lived in piney woods and Red-headed Woodpeckers were fairly common. Right now, it has probably been a couple of years since I saw one. One of my favorite birds ... but I could say that about all the woodpeckers!
Here is a Red-bellied Woodpecker that I spotted a couple of days ago. I think they are nesting in a hole in the live oak at the back of my property, but the male likes drumming on the bird box.
Here is a Red-bellied Woodpecker that I spotted a couple of days ago. I think they are nesting in a hole in the live oak at the back of my property, but the male likes drumming on the bird box.
Mel
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
This is my first visit to this thread, have read a few pages back. I hadn't fed the birds for years, then last summer I saw a hummingbird so I got a feeder and had 2 pairs and then their families visiting it. At the beginning of winter I put up a regular feeder and have seen chickadees, nuthatches, juncos, at least 3 kinds of woodpeckers, a few cardinals & blue jays. And of course more sparrows than anything. And my feeder is squirrel proof! Either that or I have dumb squirrels. Had many a chuckle watching Mr. squirrel trying and not succeeding.
Now, a question, how far apart should a hummingbird feeder be from a regular feeder? They hang by shephards hook from the railing on my deck.
Now, a question, how far apart should a hummingbird feeder be from a regular feeder? They hang by shephards hook from the railing on my deck.
Protected by a large LOUD dog, and Smith & Wesson...
- Quick Steel
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 16953
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
- Location: Lebanon, KY
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
There is no rule Boji, but I suggest you place them as far apart as possible. The Hummers may feel threatened by the larger species.
When the weather is hot remember to thoroughly wash the feeders with soap and put in fresh water. This need not be boiled. But needs to be done with greater frequency the hotter the weather. Bacteria will multiply by the billions in warm sugar water. In the summer, I suggest at least cleaning once a week but better would be about every 4 days.
When the weather is hot remember to thoroughly wash the feeders with soap and put in fresh water. This need not be boiled. But needs to be done with greater frequency the hotter the weather. Bacteria will multiply by the billions in warm sugar water. In the summer, I suggest at least cleaning once a week but better would be about every 4 days.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Cool looking bird Ray! Looks like he has a strong beak!Paladin wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:41 am Guys,
I have a visitor to my bird feeder this afternoon that I have never seen before. I have been feeding birds for quite a long while but I am not a student of the different birds. I am reasonably sure this little guy is a first time visitor. He is about the size of a cardinal and mostly blue.
I'll attach photos and will appreciate any help.
Ray
I caught this guy just before he flew off.
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!
- Quick Steel
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 16953
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
- Location: Lebanon, KY
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Tom, that looks identical to our American pigeons.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
A couple of tourist that stopped by in the ball fields across the street from my house. They said that they had heard of WillyC, that they had met Roland on a couple of occasions and that everyone knows Zoogirl. I invited them to hang around a while.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Those guys should be on their way to Canada. Have them here almost year round. You won't be so fond of them if they start pooping on your driveway.
Protected by a large LOUD dog, and Smith & Wesson...
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
I agree that they are messy. And a few stay around here year round as well. We have had lots of rain and standing water at the moment so they are just taking advantage of the tender grass. Pleasant to see them at least for a while.
- Quick Steel
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 16953
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
- Location: Lebanon, KY
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
I hear more often than see our local Canada Geese but I did see the pair fly over this morning. Am hoping to eventually see some youngsters flying with them.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
We have year round Canada Geese along the Gulf Coast. Occasionally I hear or see a couple flying over our neighborhood.
Mel
- TripleF
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 18499
- Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:42 pm
- Location: West Central FL
- Contact:
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Baby chicks time.....
Mallards and 2 baby Sandhill Cranes....
Mallards and 2 baby Sandhill Cranes....
SCOTT
HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
HOME OF THE BRAVE! (not the scarety cats)
Colonial Knife Company History ebook:
https://gumroad.com/l/ZLDb
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
I sure enjoy this thread. Thanks for all the great pic's
- Quick Steel
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 16953
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
- Location: Lebanon, KY
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Not one but two Piliated Woodpeckers. Bighomer, I have little envy in me but in this case I will make an exception. The Lord will understand.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Actually the second time they both showed up at the same time but the first time on the same pole, they got into a squabble just after I snapped a couple of photos. Don't know if they are mates or not.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
They showed up again yestiddy and again this morning.along with the usual menagerie.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
This ole boy is showing out for ladies.
Kinda showing his butt.
- thankgod4rkids
- Posts: 395
- Joined: Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:49 pm
- Location: NW Iowa
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Went to see the folks for Mother's day and bring them a 50 bag of bird seed and more jelly. Dad's pretty much stuck in the house on oxygen but at least the Orioles and other birds are back and baseball is on tv. Starting to think I need some bird feeders at our place. Sorry for my camera. Getting time for a new phone.
Bill
Bill
- Quick Steel
- Bronze Tier
- Posts: 16953
- Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
- Location: Lebanon, KY
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
I stepped outside yesterday morning and was startled by a Black Vulture taking off from the roof of our barn. Then noticed several more roosting on our neighbor's fence and out buildings. I don't mind Turkey Vultures, but these guys give me the creeps. I remember seeing them at Ft. Polk in LA but they were never up close.
This is the first year I've had Red-Winged Blackbirds take up residence here. I like their "liquid" sounding songs.
I enjoy our White-Capped Sparrows, finding them much more handsome than the usual House Sparrows.
This is the first year I've had Red-Winged Blackbirds take up residence here. I like their "liquid" sounding songs.
I enjoy our White-Capped Sparrows, finding them much more handsome than the usual House Sparrows.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Thanks for posting the Turkeys Joe! Can't get enough of the beauty of them!
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
All I can share are some more of these.
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
Weebit-Nano https://www.weebit-nano.com/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weebit_Nano
US - ARMY - COMBAT - ENGINEERS - 1990 - 1993 - God Bless Our Troops!