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04/28/2013 06:49:31 PM · #201
This is probably my last group before the month ends, so let me start with a couple of better shots of two birds that were a bit far off in my previous shots:

Swamp Sparrow


Northern Harrier


Now for some new birds:

52. Lesser Goldfinch, female (I think, let me know if I'm wrong)

So, it didn't occur to me to check the range map for this bird. Now that I have, it's highly unlikely to be a lesser goldfinch, so what is this?
Now I think it's a female house sparrow and its just the lighting that's making it look yellow.
So I'll replace it with a new arrival from this morning:

52. Rose-breasted Grosbeak


53. Barn Swallow (so hard to get a decent shot, they move so fast)


54. Purple Finch


55. Chipping Sparrow


56. Tufted Titmouse


57. American Crow


58. Rock Pigeon


59. Northern Saw-whet Owl


60. Ruby-crowned Kinglet (I hope this isn't considered cheating. Story in he photo details. It's the only bird I photo'd there


61. Sharp-shinned Hawk (tough ID from this photo, but I'm fairly certain)


62. Merlin


63. Turkey Vultures


64. Broad-winged Hawks (these were migrating and very high up)


65. Mute Swan


66. Bonaparte's Gull


67. Black-capped Chickadee


68. Northern Mockingbird


69. Horned Lark (sorry it's so blurry)


70. Blue Jay


71. Upland Sandpiper


I hope to get caught up on commenting soon!

Message edited by author 2013-04-29 08:49:28.
04/28/2013 07:39:19 PM · #202

69. Rock Pigeon, Columba livia


70. Red-naped Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus nuchalis
04/29/2013 02:11:16 PM · #203
......European Starling
......Northern Flicker
04/29/2013 03:02:43 PM · #204

Spotted Sandpiper, Actitis macularius (replacement photo)


Osprey, Pandion haliaetus (replacement photo)


White-faced Ibis, Plegadis chihi (additional photo)


71. Cinnamon Teal, Anas cyanoptera


72. Blue-winged Teal, Anas discors
04/29/2013 03:08:34 PM · #205
Running behind with number of submissions, but I have another one


12. Pigeon (exact species yet unknown)
04/29/2013 04:40:24 PM · #206
Indigo Bunting
04/29/2013 04:57:54 PM · #207
Strobist had a recent post that I thought fit well here: //strobist.blogspot.com/2013/04/bluebirds-and-stink-bugs.html

Interesting to see the lengths he went to to get the shots, as well as some interesting information regarding feeding habits.
04/29/2013 06:36:13 PM · #208
These are just about the last ones I have. It was a good month. Not as good as last year but what are you going to do? The migration is much later here in the east than it was last season.

European Starling


Blue Jay


Downy Woodpecker - male and female
04/29/2013 06:45:12 PM · #209
Northern Mockingbird


Chipping Sparrow


White Throated Sparrow


House Finch


Yellow Warbler
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Male Wood Duck I posted the female the other day but I wanted to share his beauty with you.
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Green Heron Not a great shot


Gray Catbird


Great Horned Owl (Owlet, puppy, chick) who knows what to call it


Not sure why these images didn't post. They are in the folder in my portfolio.


Message edited by author 2013-04-29 18:48:53.
04/29/2013 08:46:44 PM · #210

73. American Pipit, Anthus rubescens


74. European Starling, Sturnus vulgaris


Golden Eagle nest, telescope with camera attached. 400 yards distant and 300 feet elevation.


Golden Eagle nest, regular 400mm lens. Extreme crop.

04/29/2013 09:53:35 PM · #211

04/29/2013 11:36:51 PM · #212

Lets try this again. Yellow Warbler


Wood Duck, male


A better view of the House Wren which I had posted previously.


Least Bittern. A rare visitor here.


Eastern Kingbird


Barn Swallow


Gadwall, pair


Hairy Woodpecker
04/30/2013 09:19:59 AM · #213

75. White-crowned Sparrow, Zonotrichia leucophrys
04/30/2013 02:38:50 PM · #214

76. Lincoln's Sparrow, Melospiza lincolnii


77. Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Regulus calendula


78. Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica


79. Violet-green Swallow, Tachycineta thalassina


Cinnamon Teal, Anas cyanoptera (replacement photo)


Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias (replacement photo)

Message edited by author 2013-04-30 14:48:05.
04/30/2013 02:50:15 PM · #215
That's it for me - I even saw a few lifers this month!

A couple of questions:

-did you see any bird you were not able to get a photo of? I saw a bald eagle soaring overhead while I was driving.

-what other types of wildlife did you see while you were out birdwatching? I saw squirrels (got lots of pics), an otter (no pic) and an Arctic Hare (again, no pic).
04/30/2013 02:58:04 PM · #216
Originally posted by KarenNfld:

That's it for me - I even saw a few lifers this month!

A couple of questions:

-did you see any bird you were not able to get a photo of? I saw a bald eagle soaring overhead while I was driving.

-what other types of wildlife did you see while you were out birdwatching? I saw squirrels (got lots of pics), an otter (no pic) and an Arctic Hare (again, no pic).


I've seen a Prairie Falcon twice, but no photo, yet. We are forecast to receive 16" of snow tonight. (On top of 40" in April.) The bears are out of hibernation, but I haven't seen one, yet. Maybe today.
04/30/2013 03:32:16 PM · #217
Originally posted by KarenNfld:

That's it for me - I even saw a few lifers this month!

A couple of questions:

-did you see any bird you were not able to get a photo of? I saw a bald eagle soaring overhead while I was driving.

-what other types of wildlife did you see while you were out birdwatching? I saw squirrels (got lots of pics), an otter (no pic) and an Arctic Hare (again, no pic).


I saw many birds I wasn't able to photograph - mostly waterfowl but others as well. Redheads, goldeneyes, horned and pied-billed grebes, others that I'm not remembering at the moment. Taking this field ornithology course has been such a fantastic experience. As a complete novice, I've learned so much in such a short time I'm planning on taking it again next year, and getting involved with the local birding community. We are lucky to have such an active community in my area.
04/30/2013 05:33:10 PM · #218












For a total this April ....100 bird species

and here is two warbler sized birds I can not figure what they are ( not counted)



Message edited by author 2013-04-30 17:44:42.
04/30/2013 05:58:09 PM · #219
Originally posted by KarenNfld:

That's it for me - I even saw a few lifers this month!

A couple of questions:

-did you see any bird you were not able to get a photo of? I saw a bald eagle soaring overhead while I was driving.

-what other types of wildlife did you see while you were out birdwatching? I saw squirrels (got lots of pics), an otter (no pic) and an Arctic Hare (again, no pic).


I had trouble with the hawks ... seen Red tail, Goshawk, Red Shoulder... but only as I was driving 80mph on the freeway...was not safe to slam on my brakes,... or stick my camera out the window for a panning shot while driving with my feet.
04/30/2013 06:31:41 PM · #220
I saw some kind of hawk while on a morning walk but I didn't have my camera with me cause it was supposed to rain. I also saw some dolphins while on a boat to try to get some other gulls (the boat had to turn around and go back to the dock) - plus I've seen plenty of swallows but they are so fast I can't get them in-flight.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Gary for starting this and to everyone who participated. I've had a ball shooting, looking at all your birds. I've learned a lot!
04/30/2013 08:00:04 PM · #221
I really enjoyed this SC. I'm done at 79! Not too bad for a very wintry April. Another 16" of snow forecast for the next 24 hours. That's on top of the 40" we received in April. Learned a lot. Thanks, everyone, for the effort.

This side challenge provided a good place to participate in a photography related exercise while the site's been dominated by the hateful clique voting of the TPL.

Message edited by author 2013-04-30 20:56:44.
04/30/2013 10:02:40 PM · #222
Red Bellied Woodpecker. This is the one that Richard thought might be eating ants. Now we know.


House Sparrow, male


Northern Shoveler


Chimney Swift


Bald Eagle. With 2 young.


Killdeer


Black and White Warbler


Least Sandpiper
04/30/2013 10:09:59 PM · #223
Well after a slow start the weather and my schedule co-operated and let me get out a few times here towards the end of the month. I was able to get almost 90 birds. Short of my total from last year. The migration seems to be a bit delayed and many of the usual suspects have not yet arrived in South East PA. Poor Richard. I can see the weather for Colorado and it seems like snow is the norm this month. He did very well in spite of the challenges that snow and cold threw his way. I enjoyed seeing all of the posts from everyone. The exotic birds from distant places were especially nice. I can't wait to do this again next year!
04/30/2013 10:49:55 PM · #224
I'm not done yet... still resizing images but hope to have some more uploaded in a few moments.
04/30/2013 11:50:30 PM · #225
This may take awhile. I went to the zoo to the bird exhibit...

50. American Black Duck


51. Asian Fairy Bluebird


52. Bali Myna


53. Barred Owl


54. Black Crake


55. Black Crowned Night Heron


56. Blue Crowned Motmot


57. Blue Gray Tanager


58. Blue Winged Teal


59. Boat Billed Heron


60. Burrowing Owl
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