Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[Waukonda]

Thanks, Floyd and Tom.

[doglegg]

My best Robin pic.

[WillyCamaro]

My best Robin pic. DSCN7085.JPG

[doglegg]

Thanks WillyC.

[Waukonda]

My best Robin pic. DSCN7085.JPG

Floyd, that is an excellent photo! I tend to overlook the Robin, they are so common in my area and usually hang around 12 mos/yr. Your picture reminds me what a handsome bird they are, nice post, sir!

[doglegg]

Thanks Ike. I too often overlook the familiar.

[Boji]

Mr Oriole visited again today. Some say they drive the hummingbirds away but I don’t have that problem.

[doglegg]

Great pic Boji.

[Waukonda]

Mr Oriole visited again today. Some say they drive the hummingbirds away but I don’t have that problem.
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Thanks for posting the Oriole pic! They are in my area, but I can go years between sightings, just not real common around here. I occasionally see Orchard Orioles but they aren't nearly as striking.

[Boji]

Mr Oriole visited again today. Some say they drive the hummingbirds away but I don’t have that problem.
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Thanks for posting the Oriole pic! They are in my area, but I can go years between sightings, just not real common around here. I occasionally see Orchard Orioles but they aren't nearly as striking.

I never put up feeders until last year but most years I see the Orioles around. One year they built a nest less than 10 feet from where I park my car.
I'm missing the goldfinches this year, haven't seen a one. Last summer they were frequent diners.
Hopefully one of these days I'll catch a picture of the hummingbirds

[Waukonda]

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I never put up feeders until last year but most years I see the Orioles around. One year they built a nest less than 10 feet from where I park my car.
I'm missing the goldfinches this year, haven't seen a one. Last summer they were frequent diners.
Hopefully one of these days I'll catch a picture of the hummingbirds

Evidently, Orioles are fond of, and attracted to oranges. I know a couple who get them to their backyard by quartering oranges and putting the chunks out. I tried it and got plenty......of ants!

I have seen Goldfinches this year but not nearly as many as in most years.

[TripleF]

Crossed paths with some baby Turkeys and Peacocks recently

[doglegg]

Cool.

[TPK]

Crossed paths with some baby Turkeys and Peacocks recently

Thanks for sharing that Scott. I didn't know there are wild peacocks in Florida. Have they always been around, or are they passing through, or are they an invasive spiecies?

[TripleF]

Crossed paths with some baby Turkeys and Peacocks recently

Thanks for sharing that Scott. I didn't know there are wild peacocks in Florida. Have they always been around, or are they passing through, or are they an invasive spiecies?

I don't see them often, but there is a neighborhood south of us where a number of them reside. That's all I know.

[cudgee]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

[Waukonda]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

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Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird and large enough to be wary of when showing aggression. The North American version of Magpie is not found in the Eastern/Midwestern portion of the U.S. where I live, so, I only see them when vacationing in the West. Thanks for posting.

[cudgee]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

7NfnPoyD8SNVOwvR1JwA.jpg

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird and large enough to be wary of when showing aggression. The North American version of Magpie is not found in the Eastern/Midwestern portion of the U.S. where I live, so, I only see them when vacationing in the West. Thanks for posting.

Ike, you are correct there my friend. They can do a lot of damage to humans if very aggressive, can take a large chunk out of your head, and have been known to attack your eyes, though that is rare. Normally they just swoop in then turn away clicking their beaks as a warning to you that you have encroached into their area. I once saw the male and female attack crows who were trying to get the chicks, and the crows ran a long second, they were no match.

[Paladin]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

[TPK]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

7NfnPoyD8SNVOwvR1JwA.jpg

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird. I wouldn't want to make him mad though.

[TPK]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

Good deal Ray! Even bad guys need a break sometimes.

[Waukonda]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

You old softy, Ray! Can he fly in a normal manner?

[cudgee]

Today is the first day of spring here, 4 days ago i saw an egg that had fallen out of a nest, had been very windy. Straight away i thought it may have been a magpies egg, we have a family of them around here that have new chicks every year. Thought i would show this photo of a male magpie in full protective mode, they are very protective and aggressive at this time of the year and will swoop and attack anyone they perceive as a threat to their chicks.

7NfnPoyD8SNVOwvR1JwA.jpg

Giving it's intended target the evil eye.

Good looking bird. I wouldn't want to make him mad though.

It's quite ironic, they can be a very vicious bird, but get their confidence and trust and they are the most friendly and entertaining creatures.

[Paladin]

I am attaching a couple of photos of a grackle I have named 'Re-Hab'. I detest these birds but since this one is sorta injured, I have not chased him off. For one thing, he has no friends and he seldom goes after the bird seed I put out. He is missing all his tail-feathers and has a little something of a hang-down by his right leg. I'm guessing he came out second best to a load of buckshot or maybe a cat or a hawk. He feeds on bugs and such in the back yard. Hopefully, he'll recover and move on soon.

Ray

You old softy, Ray! Can he fly in a normal manner?

He seems to fly ok so I'm guessing he'll be ready to take off before too long.

Ray

[Dinadan]

Very nice Magpie photo, Cudgee.

Grackles are not my favorite bird, either, Ray. But that is because they often come in big flocks. I am okay with one.

After Hurricane Ida blew through last week I went fishing. I was hoping to see some Frigatebirds. They live in the Gulf, but do not normally show up along the coast unless there is a tropical storm in the Gulf. Sure enough, I spotted this lady: she spent at least an hour soaring over the sound where I was fishing.