Sopping Wet!

We had a couple of gray, dark rainy days. Despite the heavy rain I saw many birds out in the backyard. Conditions were not optimal for photography but I managed to shoot quite a lot of pictures at moments when the rain subsided temporarily.

The soil is well watered now and plants are back to bright green color. In fact I was mowing the lawn yesterday, the grass is looking good. Rain work wonders with plants.

While I was mowing the grass there was a Northern Mockingbird following me and picking worms and insects from the parts I had mowed. I thought that was funny and smart at the same time.

I have some pictures for you showing birds wet and not looking so happy. Everybody have ups and downs days!

18 thoughts on “Sopping Wet!”

susanpoozan on July 24, 2014 at 9:40 am said:

The Tufted Titmouse was my favourite.

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- avian101 on July 24, 2014 at 10:13 am said:
  
  I’m sorry that they look wet! That’s a good choice Susan! Thanks! 🙂
  
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45DegreesNorth on July 24, 2014 at 10:28 am said:

Great captures of all the wet birds! That’s a pretty funny look on the female cardinal, her crest has a nice part in it! 🙂 I enjoyed these very much.

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- avian101 on July 24, 2014 at 10:34 am said:
  
  Thanks a lot Amy, I’m glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on July 24, 2014 at 10:48 am said:

A lot of very wet birds! But some good photos of them – I especially like the miserable looking female cardinal!

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- avian101 on July 24, 2014 at 11:18 am said:
  
  Thanks Clare! 🙂
  
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andromeda65 on July 24, 2014 at 10:52 am said:

I really, really enjoy reading about the fun you have with nature HJ- And love your photographs! You can make even the gray look like silver!

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- avian101 on July 24, 2014 at 11:20 am said:
  
  You’re so kind A. I appreciate your words! 🙂 ❤
  
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Jet Eliot on July 24, 2014 at 1:24 pm said:

These photos put a smile on my face, HJ. I especially like those juvenile cardinals, looking a big scrappy on a wet day in their youthful state. 🙂

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- avian101 on July 24, 2014 at 1:29 pm said:
  
  I do too, they’re like small children in my eyes! My son looks like that when he gets out of the pool! Thanks Jet! 🙂
  
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photoleaper on July 24, 2014 at 1:28 pm said:

Nice shots!

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- avian101 on July 24, 2014 at 1:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Kathy! 🙂
  
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bkpyett on July 25, 2014 at 6:12 am said:

The Northern Cardinal is superb!

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 9:44 am said:
  
  Thank you Barbara! 🙂
  
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writingwingsforyou on July 25, 2014 at 7:23 am said:

So very beautiful, and what a treat!

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- avian101 on July 25, 2014 at 9:52 am said:
  
  Thank you very much! 🙂
  
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ChristineR on July 27, 2014 at 10:55 pm said:

I love the look of the feisty cardinal, too. 😀

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- avian101 on July 27, 2014 at 11:04 pm said:
  
  Thanks Christine! 🙂
  
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