Gusts of Wind
Surprisingly, the past couple of days have been very windy and and cool after having so many glorious spring days. Its not so terrible but nonetheless inconsistent. I can just imagine how incredibly annoying must be for the birds.
The strong gusts of wind have caused uprooting of trees in some parts of Georgia, for me, only messed up all the feeders and seeds have been flying all over.
The fewer birds that I’ve seen had certain difficulties to stay put in one place. I’ve seen birds being thrown off balance others getting their feathers ruffled up.
I thought that later was going to rain since it was dark and cloudy, however, we didn’t get one drop! Lack of rain and lower temperatures is not going to be too healthy for our plants or grass.
Text and photographs © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
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Great job identifying the female Red-winged Blackbird. Some folks get confused with this bird!
I have no problem with the Red-winged Blackbirds, I get them in my backyard every year! Thanks Sheryl! 🙂
I just love the visual content of your blog…your photography is awesome!! The way you capture the mood of each bird, I can watch your pictures for hours together. It’s like meditation for me, honestly! Thank you for your wonderful blog.
Wow thank you Andromeda! It makes me happy when I get compliments such as yours! I’m glad that you enjoy my blog! 🙂
Splendid pictures as always, I like the American Goldfinch best. Sorry about your awful weather.
I think we should get used to it and move on. Thanks Susan! 🙂
Strong winds are a menace. I hope you avoid the worst of the weather.
We’re fine, thank you Tom! 🙂
The wind seems to be ruffling the cowbird’s feathers! I hope you and your family escape the worst of the wind
We’re fine, after the wind came rain that we needed so it’s ok! Thanks Clare for caring! 🙂
That brown-headed cowbird is a juvenile, yes ? – and getting really ruffled. Would you normally expect to see a juvenile like this on its own, HJ ?
That Brown-headed Cowbird is a female which are different in plumage and slightly smaller than the males. The ruffled feathers happened because the strong wind at that time. Her mate was feeding not far from there. Cowbirds very rarely are solitary, they are always flying in flocks or small groups, usually mixed with other types of blackbirds. 🙂
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I thank you, HJ ! 🙂
Birds! love them. And i just got back from the best birding adventure at Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. The neotropical bird fall out was fantastic.
I’ve the trip to Dauphin Island planned already I’d like to spend a couple of days there and try to shoot some of the migrants or local birds. Thank you for visiting! I’ll be following your blog too!
I hope calmer weather has returned so the birds don’t have to hold on for dear life while trying to eat! 🙂 Happy Easter, H.J!
In fact today has warmed up and the weather forecast for tomorrow is sunny and mid 70s Not bad at all! 🙂
Especially love the field sparrow and how the lighting lit up his beak and legs! 🙂
I’m taking pictures early morning lately, looking for the lighting effects! I think it works! Thank you Donna! 🙂
Oh that yellow color.. .
That’s good ol’ American gold… 🙂
Lovely, thanks! Didn’t think they were canaries !
I’m always amazed at how well creatures as light as birds do cope with the elements HJ.
Beautiful birds and wonderful photographs! Thank you for your follow!
Thank you very much Barbara! 🙂