Ornithology (Bird) Thread

[Waukonda]

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[Waukonda]

I think that this is a Swainson's Thrush that was migrating thru my area. Their Southernmost breeding range is a few hundred miles North of me, and I am not really familiar with this bird, anyone have a better idea?

[doglegg]

It looks like the pictures in the Merlin app. They come through here as well.

[Waukonda]

Had a little altercation in the yard this morning, Mockingbird not happy with a Crow hanging around, this went on for nearly 10 minutes.

[bestgear]

Nice dust up Ike!

I’ve meaning to post these AI generated bird images I get in my Facebook feed - pure fantasy!

[doglegg]

Had a little altercation in the yard this morning, Mockingbird not happy with a Crow hanging around, this went on for nearly 10 minutes.

Great sequence.

[doglegg]

I’ve meaning to post these AI generated bird images I get in my Facebook feed - pure fantasy!

Tom, I thought for a moment my wife slipped me something.

[bighomer]

These were laying around the ole mill wanting someone to throw them some crumbs I reckon

[doglegg]

No shortage of mallards bh.

An immature male Summer Tanager, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo and a poor pic of a Painted Bunting from our walk this morning.

[Waukonda]

No shortage of mallards bh.

An immature male Summer Tanager, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo and a poor pic of a Painted Bunting from our walk this morning.IMG_9910.JPGIMG_9900.JPGIMG_9902.JPG

Some good ones, Floyd. Those immature Tanagers are good looking birds. Before I realized what they were, I saw one and immediately started searching reference sites for the unknown, exotic bird I had come across.
I am never able to get a pic of a Cuckoo, really enjoy hearing them calling.

[Mumbleypeg]

Saw the first scissortail flycatcher this year, about a week ago. A sure sign that summer is here. One of our most beautiful, and interesting birds. They’re a little late this year. Or maybe I just haven’t been paying attention. We have had a cooler, wetter than usual Spring though.

Ken

[Quick Steel]

doglegg, those are some fine photos of very interesting birds.

Mumbleypeg, that is a fine shot of that impressive Flycatcher.

[Quick Steel]

Had a few Turkey Vultures visit the property yesterday.

[doglegg]

No shortage of mallards bh.

An immature male Summer Tanager, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo and a poor pic of a Painted Bunting from our walk this morning.IMG_9910.JPGIMG_9900.JPGIMG_9902.JPG

Some good ones, Floyd. Those immature Tanagers are good looking birds. Before I realized what they were, I saw one and immediately started searching reference sites for the unknown, exotic bird I had come across.
I am never able to get a pic of a Cuckoo, really enjoy hearing them calling.

Thanks Ike, we usually hear them and not see the Tanagers. And the cuckoo's do have an unusual song.

[doglegg]

Saw the first scissortail flycatcher this year, about a week ago. A sure sign that summer is here. One of our most beautiful, and interesting birds. They’re a little late this year. Or maybe I just haven’t been paying attention. We have had a cooler, wetter than usual Spring though.

Ken

Ken, they've been around here a couple of weeks already. Love it while they are here.

[doglegg]

Had a few Turkey Vultures visit the property yesterday.

It's always good to have the cleaning service around.

[Waukonda]

Male and female Bluebirds.

[Ripster]

Male and female Bluebirds.

Awesome pics of one of our favorite birds ! The head shot is great! Have to show these to Heidi .
Thanks to all for the bird viewing photos.
Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone.

[doglegg]

Male and female Bluebirds.

I agree with JP. Excellent photos.

[Waukonda]

Thanks guys. I was about 20' away from the Bluebird house, playing with one of my grandaughters in the sandbox. The birds paid no attention to us with the male making several trips to the box with insects to feed the female.

[Waukonda]

Immature male Summer Tanager

[doglegg]

Immature male Summer Tanager

Wowsers Ike, he is beautiful!!!

[Quick Steel]

Ike, your Bluebirds are charming, The Tanager striking.

[doglegg]

A Mute Swan, probably released by someone as they are not native to US, and a Momma Red Shouldered with her chicks.

[Waukonda]

Wow, Floyd, those are nice!