Photography of Birds – Set # 91
Set # 91
Dark-eyed Junco
Dark-eyed Junco
Their breeding habitat is coniferous or mixed forest areas throughout North America. In otherwise optimal conditions they also utilize other habitat, but at the southern margin of its range it can only persist in its favorite habitat. Northern birds migrate further south, arriving in their winter quarters between mid-September and November and leaving to breed from mid-March onwards, with almost all gone by the end of April or so. Many populations are permanent residents or altitudinal migrants, while in cold years birds may choose to stay in their winter range and breed there. For example, in the Sierra Nevada of eastern California, J. hymealis populations will migrate to winter ranges 5,000–7,000 feet (1,500–2,100 m) lower than their summer range. In winter, juncos are familiar in and around towns, and in many places are the most common birds at feeders. These birds forage on the ground. In winter, they often forage in flocks that may contain several subspecies. They mainly eat insects and seeds.
Common Grackle
Common Grackle
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Wow, H.J – showing the grackle from a wider angle, sitting pretty in its habitat, really resulted in a winning picture!
You have to weigh all options before you shoot. Thank you, D. 🙂
Great captures, as usual, HJ !
Thank you, Indira. I appreciate it! 🙂
Great! Especially love the junco!
Thank you very much, Kendall. 🙂
Welcome!