H.J. Ruiz – Avian101 – Page 1001 – "My Backyard Visitors" – All about birds

Handicapped Birds

In two different occasions I’ve noticed birds with handicaps ( See photos) It made me feel sorry for them.

In both cases the birds were missing a leg. I observed in both cases how well they have adapted themselves and through enormous efforts maintain flight allowing them to hover and be able to eat without standing on the feeder. I was very impressed to see the maneuvers made by the birds, which was the main reason that called my attention, seeing a bird fluttering around the feeders but not sitting on it.

In my mind I wonder what kind of accident or dangerous event they went through and lose a leg at the end of their ordeal. This world is very dangerous whether you’re a bird or a human being. It’s dangerous enough by nature, without having to add all the violence and craziness that we see on the News everyday. Let’s hope for a peaceful future for all.

Bird missing leg

Bird missing a leg

Tags: birding, birds, photography, photos of birds

Guest Gallery – Wendy Lubbers

I have some more of Wendy’s terrific shots. I’m very grateful for her great cooperation.

: Blue Jay

: Northern Cardinal

: Northern Cardinal

: Red-Winged Blackbird

: American Black Vultures

: Hairy Woodpecker

Tags: american black vultures, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, photography, photos of birds, Red-Winged Blackbird

Gallery # 11

Small Note:

Let me tell you, birds cause problems for homeowners too! My cloth dryer burned a thermal sensor just because the dryer’s vent was blocked and the vapor heat was backing up. I saw that the vent’s door was missing on the outside of the house. I didn’t have a tall ladder so I decided to use a blower instead to unblock it. It worked! Inside the duct was a thick nest made out of pine needles and leaves, it was vacant, there were no birds in it except some old chards of egg shells, bluish in color.

Other that this I have some more images from my bird’s archive. I hope you like them!

: Cooper’s Hawk

: Northern Cardinal ( Female)

: Mourning Dove

: Red-Shouldered Hawk

: Red-Headed Woodpecker

: Brown-Headed Cowbird

Tags: Brown-Headed Cowbird, Cooper's Hawk, Mourning Dove, Northern Cardinal, photography, photos of birds, Red Shouldered Hawk, Red-headed woodpecker

Gallery # 10

Now that the cool weather is hitting parts of Georgia, especially in the North side, I see less birds stopping to eat from our feeders. Once in a while I hear the honking of high flying geese heading South. The foliage is turning to beautiful colors rapidly, our Bermuda grass lawn is already half brown, the young oaks we have in our landscaping are already shedding leaves.