What’s Up? – Here and There… | H.J. Ruiz

What’s Up? – Here and There…

Here & There…

This past week has been much closer to what spring is all about. The sunshine is doing marvels with the plants. The green color is more abundant at the moment. I’m happy to see my azaleas showing brilliant color flowers, my fig tree is sprouting leaves now, so are many of my trees and bushes.

A few days ago I went out to pull out some weeds from our lawns, It was the most tiring thing because of the position to do it, next day, my left thigh and waist was killing me. The worst part is that I haven’t finish the job yet. By now, my leg and waist are doing well, but I’m doomed because I will have to do it again in order to finish.

Today, I got a series of photos showing how the shy Downy Woodpecker acts in order to approach a feeder and get some seeds. The behavior is typical of this species. A very shy and cautious bird by its own nature, but many other birds could learn some of his rules for survival.

This woodpecker knows that I’m present with my camera, he hides.

Checks on me from one side…

Checks from the other side

Peeks at me for distance…

He feels confident and safe, shows his body…

Now! A peaceful and safe meal!

UPDATE: The problem with the nocturnal visitor, continuos. I’ve ordered the Trail Camera with IR capability.

Short Photo Gallery

House Finch (F)

American Goldfinch (M)

Field Sparrow

Red-winged Blackbird (F)

Eating Lunch With…

Brown-headed Cowbird (M)

Tags: American Goldfinch, birding, birds, Brown-Headed Cowbird, Downy Woodpecker, Field Sparrow, House Finch, photography, photos of birds, Red-Winged Blackbird, What's Up?

18 thoughts on “What’s Up? – Here and There…”

shoreacres on April 8, 2019 at 6:52 am said:

That’s a wonderful series of photos. What could be better than playing peek-a-boo with a bird?

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 8, 2019 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  The bird is actually testing me to see if I present any problem, once satisfied of a safe situation, then proceeded to have a meal. How cool is that? Thanks, Linda. 🙂
  
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Indira on April 8, 2019 at 9:11 am said:

A storytelling series!

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 8, 2019 at 5:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Indira. 🙂
  
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Mags on April 8, 2019 at 10:35 am said:

Great captures of the little Downy…I love them and have lots of them at my place.

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 8, 2019 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  They are very pacific and independent, they usually mind their own business, as we say. Thank you very much, Mags. By the way they love suet-seeds mix. 🙂
  
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  - Mags on April 9, 2019 at 3:30 pm said:
    
    Yes they do and I keep the suet seeds mix out for them all year.
susanpoozan on April 8, 2019 at 10:58 am said:

Loved the little story you made with your pictures.

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 8, 2019 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  The birds are a bundle of fun…if you observe them. Thanks, Susan. 🙂
  
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urzre on April 8, 2019 at 5:18 pm said:

Very cute!

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 8, 2019 at 5:35 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Urzre. 🙂
  
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sv-anui.com on April 8, 2019 at 6:05 pm said:

Cute series HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 8, 2019 at 9:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Chris. 🙂
  
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BirdNation on April 8, 2019 at 10:49 pm said:

I love this Downy series! Great photos, as always.

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 9, 2019 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Michelle & Dave. Have a good migration… 🙂
  
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  - BirdNation on April 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm said:
    
    Thanks H.J.!
bayphotosbydonna on April 9, 2019 at 6:52 pm said:

Excellent captures here, HJ! And I loved the Downy Woodpecker series, showing its shyness. Adorable!

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- H.J. for avian101 on April 9, 2019 at 7:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you my friend. 🙂
  
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