A Rufous Hummingbird is at the feeders as they are already heading south this warm Sunday morning. Was hoping this was a rare Allen's with the greenish back this far inland, but the notched R2 tail feather confirms Rufous.
A Rufous Hummingbird is at the feeders as they are already heading south this warm Sunday morning. Was hoping this was a rare Allen's with the greenish back this far inland, but the notched R2 tail feather confirms Rufous.
Chorus of Herons
This photograph captures six great blue herons in flight, moving from left to right across the frame. They soar at slightly different altitudes, unevenly layered as if stacked loosely atop one another. The birds were distant when photographed, so fine details are softened, lending the image the gentle blur of a painting. Their upper bodies carry a slate-blue hue, while their undersides are pale, accented by the play of light and shadow. Necks are drawn back in graceful curves, and long legs trail elegantly behind. There's something quietly striking about birds flying in unison—as if they’re guided by a shared intention, a single mind stretched across six wingspans.
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Day 6. They are all facing the edge of the nest now, beaks waiting for breaky!
Blue Jay Becoming
I spotted this fledgling blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata)—yes, I know, another blue jay. But when they show up, you have to admit, they really do command attention. What caught my eye with this one is its crest: it fades beautifully from black at the tips to blue through the middle, ending in a soft gray right at the forehead. There’s something striking about that subtle gradient—like it’s wearing a little crown of transition.
If you're enchanted by images of blue jays and other captivating corvids, dive into my photo gallery for a visual treat! Take a peek:
Sleeping sparrow fledgling for the #SilentSunday #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature #fotografie #foto #photography #photo
Robin in the clouds - handmade acrylic painting
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https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/robin-in-the-clouds-karen-kaspar.html
Serving looks and sounds . Photo: Lee. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography
Drama in the treetops : The greater racket-tailed drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) brings flair to the forest with its elongated tail streamers and uncanny mimicry — equal parts fashion icon and sound engineer
Strutting like it owns the forest . Photo: Lee. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography
Cardy peers down over his domain. #cardinal #birding #bird #birds #birdwatching #birdwatcher #birdwatchers #nature #avian #avians #red #blue #summer
Tufted duck rushes into #SilentSunday #photo #photography #foto #fotografie #nature #wildlife #birdwatching #birding #birds
Lovely scene yesterday. A grey heron stood still in the water, hunting. A scanning spoon bill passed and caught a fish. The reaction of grey heron was priceless. It looked up like “what the hell?!”. Probably it was eager to steal the fish if possible.
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