Bruce: greatpictures, you have to come up my way for some great birding. Stokes SF and high Pt State parks are excellent areas. Plus we have the Kittatinny ridge. A major birding migration area. We have a tagging station on the ridge. If you ever get up this way let me know I can probably get you to help with the tagging. Usually done during the fall migrations. For those into dragon flies my area (sussex County) has the most different types of dragon flies then any other county in the nation. Plus we have wildflowers that are found no were else in the world. Not too bad for NJ.
I’ve had a hawk sitting on my cross buck sign. Call him the RR keeper. Later RJD
The hawks seem to be popular
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…but not with the song birds
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This guy was picking apart one of them…at least he didn’t do it on my track.
I was going for a walk in my backyard this morning when I spotted these two Bald eagles. I sure wish I had a better zoom. I coul not get any closer without scaring them away.
Nice.
I once took a raft trip down the Skagit River during eagle season. There were a gazillion of them in the trees, just like buzzard’s row. I swear they were laughing at us, just waiting for lunch.
Wonderful view from your backyard.
I have similar views.
When times are rough, a quick glance reminds me of my good fortune.
The world is a beautiful place.
Ralph
Well, it was a bit chilly this morning, but a wonderful day for birding. A bit of ice on the river, but luckily the wind held off for awhile.
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Lots of birds, but only a few pictures. This cardinal was pretty in the sun…
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We ran into one area just full of birds: yellow rumped warblers, Cedar wax-wings, downy and hairy woodpeckers, among the usual chickadees and sparrows. This pileated woodpecker hung around for some time. I just couldn’t get a good shot of him with the sun on him…
Bruce: great shots. I think we are in for a cold winter.
Some recent shots… A flock of bluebirds enjoying the field. There’s only two here, but there were at least a dozen out there
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A white-throated sparrow. Common, but I don’t have many shots of this bird. Beautiful song.
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Some buffleheads, with a seagull flying by …you can see that there’s a lot more birds in the background
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A belted Kingfisher…
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Another common bird…the little chickadee, but I liked the pose
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And, a bird smaller than a chickadee…the ruby-crowned kinglet
Bruce you take great shots. If you get a chance send me your address. I have a few good guides on birding in North NJ. They just came out and are very nice. I will send them to you that way if you ever make it up this way it will give you a good start.
[email protected]
Shawn
Thanks, Shawn. You should have mail.
A cold morning here in Carlyle. Robins and Doves are gathered on our patio taking shelter from the cold winds of the north. Shadow, the cat, is mesmerized at the window as she watches the birds, outside.
I have to say the chickadee and the hermit thrush are my two faverite birds. I especially like the sound of the hermit thrush. We have both the hermit and wood thrush in these parts . Something about the the soundthey make.
This morning, my dogs flushed out a gaggle of wild turkeys (the b1rds, not the whiskey). Unfortunately, all I had in my hands was a snow shovel!
A flock of Cedar Waxwings has been hanging around our house. I think they like to have the water and berries close by. It was about 14 degrees out when I took this; unfortunately, it was through the window.
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They are really pretty birds. They really do look like their tails have been dipped in yellow paint.
Great pic bruce. I dont think I have ever seen that many at one time. ANother great bird is the Junco. Not sure if you find them down your way. They make great pictures and they love feeders.
Bruce Chandler said:Great pictures Bruce. It's not enough your models and pictures put me to shame......now I have to add your extremely clean windows to the list :P Ralph
It was about 14 degrees out when I took this; unfortunately, it was through the window.
How do you attract such colorful birds? I have a couple of bird feeders that only attract sparrows, cardinals and the occasion blue-jay and woodpecker…plus the tree-rats that we’re always chasin away.
Shawn, The Juncos are down here in the winter, I just don’t have any good pictures of them. Ken, We (actually Jean) use hulled sunflower. It’s more expensive, but you don’t have to deal with the mess - it’s all food. We had a great birding time this morning. Here’s a Winter Wren. It’s a tiny bird, about 4".
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This Red-Bellied Woodpecker was finding something good to eat in the tree.
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The Red Winged Blackbirds seemed plentiful today.
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Not the best picture of a Flicker, but I really liked how the yellow showed up.
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I’m always puzzled by this sign. There are more than a few of them in the reserve.
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Part of the puzzlement comes from the fact that it is a double sided sign, with the exact same message on the other side. Lots of neat birds today: Pileated woodpecker, 6 Bald Eagles, Buffleheads, Scaups, Yellow Rumped Warbler, Blue Birds, Titmouse, Chickadee, lots of Hawks, Belted Kingfisher, Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Mockingbird, Great Blue Heron, plus the usual amount of sparrows… I’ve seen evidence before this, but today we actually saw a coyote. I just wasn’t quick enough with the camera. 