Favorite Bird Shots of August ’24

“It can be difficult to accept the fact that a lot of birds have to be identified as “possible” or “probable.”
― David Allen Sibley, Sibley’s Birding Basics

Green Heron

Green Heron (sporting his mohawk)

Red-headed Woodpeckers–Parent showing the newbie the ropes or how to find the best bugs

Little Blue Heron

Barn Swallow

White-eyed Vireo

Ruby-throated Hummingbird–one of my white spotted ones

White Ibis (juvenile)

Summer Tanager (female)

Great Egret

Great Crested Flycatcher

Downy Woodpecker (male)

Northern Flicker Woodpecker

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Young Duck–Mottled or Wood?

Mottled Duck

Acknowledge that Yahweh is God. He made us, and we are His–His people, the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3

Favorite Bird Shots of July ’24

“Watching birds is good for mental health, the research tells us; it reduces anxiety, stress and depression and builds a well-being connection that might remain for life.” Miriam Darlington in Owl Sense.

Red-tailed Hawk

White-eyed Vireo

Barred Owl

Yellow-throated Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo

Barred Owl (doing a little fishing)

Pileated Woodpecker

Great Crested Flycatcher

(Another) Barred Owl

Prothonotary Warbler

Eastern Bluebird

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (juvenile male; notice the tongue action)

Barn Swallows

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” Psalm 150:6

Bird Photos from May ’23

Male Wood Duck and Solitary Sandpiper

Blue Grosbeak

Cedar Waxwing

White-eyed Vireo

Mallard Family

Wood Duck Pair

Barred Owl

Cooper’s Hawk

Great Crested Flycatcher

Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Eastern Towhee

Red-shouldered Hawk chicks

Pine Warbler

Mother Downy Woodpecker feeding fledgling

Great Blue Heron