What’s Up? – Three glorious days, and…

Three glorious days, and…

The past week we had three glorious days of perfect weather, they had the signature of truly autumn weather. I, for one, was very happy, during those three days, this is why:

I had 21 different species of birds fleeting around my backyard! With days like that it was really inviting to be outdoors looking to the opportunity for shooting hundreds of photos.

Then, after the third day, the weather reversed from glorious to nasty, cold, gray and windy day. After a while of this kind of weather, we received weather news for tornado alarm for Alabama and Georgia. I’m sure that you have, most likely seen the news on TV. The predictions were became real when there was tornado touch down in Alabama for 65 miles and devastated many homes in that area, including 23 fatalities. The stats show that 38 tornados touched land in Alabama and Georgia combined.

Tornados caused damages in Georgia, and thankfully no fatalities. The closest tornado from my area was approximately 60 miles.

My condolences for the families that lost relatives.

Photo Gallery

Mourning Dove

Eastern Towhee

Carolina Wren

White-throated Sparrow

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Downy Woodpecker

Palm Warbler

Red-winged Blackbird

House Finch

American Robin

Field Sparrow

Norther Cardinal

Brown-headed Cowbird

Yellow-Romped Warbler

Song Sparrow

Chipping Sparrow

Pine Warbler

Northern Mockingbird

Carolina Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse

Blue Jay

Eating Lunch With…

Common Grackle

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21 thoughts on “What’s Up? – Three glorious days, and…”

aussiebirder on March 11, 2019 at 6:51 am said:

That’s a wonderful gathering of visitors to your back yard HJ, I have never had more than 6 species visit our yard at any one time. Yes the devastation was terrible, I saw it on the news. It must be scary living in those tornado areas.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm said:
  
  That can show how beautiful things can be and turn in a total tragedy the next. Thank you my friend. 🙂
  
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sv-anui.com on March 11, 2019 at 7:52 am said:

Nice collection of birds, HJ. There is some wild weather happening in all corners of the world! Stay safe.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 11, 2019 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you Chris. I appreciate it! 🙂
  
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DailyMusings on March 11, 2019 at 8:34 am said:

My visitors too- I just love the Grackles- their colors are so beautiful.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 11, 2019 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  Yes, they are amazing birds. Thank you! 🙂
  
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Prior... on March 11, 2019 at 10:30 am said:

38 ? Did not realize it was so many and my heart goes out to those who lost family and friends
And I love the collage of visitors – you have some wonderful photos of our avian friends

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 11, 2019 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Ivette. Take care. 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on March 11, 2019 at 10:40 am said:

Excellent variety and awesome captures, HJ! The word is out, “Buffet at HJ’s” (hey, that’s got a nice ‘ring’ to it!), and how wonderful that is that they know where to find food. Very glad to hear your area was spared the tornadoes, my condolences as well for those devastated with their losses.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 11, 2019 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Yes, I think all birds are convinced that I run a restaurant! The menu has extended the list and it’s attracting warblers!
  I just hope that I will never have to go through any tornado in my area. Thank you very much Donna. 🙂
  
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  - bayphotosbydonna on March 12, 2019 at 9:17 am said:
    
    Yay Warblers too! 🙂
Clare Pooley on March 11, 2019 at 5:13 pm said:

What terrible news, HJ! I am so glad you weren’t hurt.
You have provided such a wonderful gallery of shots!

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 11, 2019 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Clare, I appreciate your words. 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on March 11, 2019 at 6:39 pm said:

I thought about you when i read about the tornadoes and I am glad to find that you and your birds have survived.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 11, 2019 at 7:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much my friend. 🙂
  
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Lisa Rest on March 11, 2019 at 11:42 pm said:

Thanks for the preview of birds we will be looking for in a month or two! Glad you escaped the dangerous weather (it doesn’t seem right to call a tornado “weather”). We have had warnings over the years but maybe the lake protects us… Stay safe and warm. Love the grackle. 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 12, 2019 at 5:47 pm said:
  
  The birds are flying north, that for sure! The tornados are very dangerous and I don’t want them near my home. Thank you Lisa. 🙂
  
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silviadeangelis40d on March 12, 2019 at 1:31 am said:

Stupendo scenario di volatili, per apprezzare le bellezze della natura
Un caro saluto,silvia

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 12, 2019 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  Esatto, mia amica Silvia. Saluto. 🙂
  
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tanjabrittonwriter on March 13, 2019 at 8:08 am said:

Lovely visitors, H.J. I try to imagine how natural disasters affect not only human, but animal lives as well. It must be devastating for them, too, and we never learn how many thousands of them lose their lives.

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- H.J. for avian101 on March 13, 2019 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  I totally agree with you Tanja. We, count human losses or cattle of any kind because the value in the pyramid of life but or farm birds but we do not count wild birds, only estimates. Most wild birds have a special sense of danger and usually flee the potential disaster area. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
  
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